For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 954 students in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in South End are Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy and Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
639 Franklin Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 South Street
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford, CT include Naylor/ccsu Leadership Academy and Dwight-bellizzi Dual Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Hartford?
the neighborhood of South End, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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