For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,375 students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Barry Square are Betances Stem Magnet School, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy and Montessori Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betances Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-2970
Grades: 5-8
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 934 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
M. D. Fox School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Maple Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7790
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Burr Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-3080
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford, CT include Betances Stem Magnet School, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy and Montessori Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Barry Square, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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