For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,478 students in Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hartford, CT are Achievement First Hartford Academy and Jumoke Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, CT public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hartford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Gr: K-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hartford, CT include Achievement First Hartford Academy and Jumoke Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hartford?
2 public charter schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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