For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 911 students in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Clay Arsenal are Global Communications Academy and Sand School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Clay Arsenal, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Communications Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6020
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sand School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School North Campus
Magnet School
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 695-5820
Gr: PK | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford, CT include Global Communications Academy and Sand School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Clay Arsenal, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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