For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 486 students in West Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public charter school in West Hartford, CT is Charter Oak International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hartford, CT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in West Hartford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in West Hartford, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
West Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Braeburn Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Reach High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Beechwood Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Whiting Lane Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
47 Whiting Lane
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Wolcott Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
71 Wolcott Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in West Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in West Hartford, CT include Charter Oak International Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in West Hartford?
1 public charter schools are located in West Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford?
West Hartford public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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