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Best East Hartford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,182 students in East Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in East Hartford, CT are Connecticut Ib Academy, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School and Sunset Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 May Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5400
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Governor William Pitkin School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Hills St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Dr. John A. Langford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Alps Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5700
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Joseph O. Goodwin School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5420
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Anna E. Norris School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Remington Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5740
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
East Hartford Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Burnside Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Robert J. O'brien School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Farm Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5760
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
East Hartford High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
869 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Great Hill Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5720
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Silver Lane School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Riverside Magnet School At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 709-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
337 East River Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Nextech Academy
Vocational School
6 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2173

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in East Hartford, CT include Connecticut Ib Academy, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School and Sunset Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Hartford?
17 public schools are located in East Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?
East Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

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