Photo: Ragesoss · CC BY-SA 3.0West Hartford’s public schools outscore 70% of Connecticut districts
Math proficiency in West Hartford’s districts is 58%, above the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Hartford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.
From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Hartford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 163 Connecticut towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Hartford’s, its schools beat 56%, lower than their 70% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 68% and math 58% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,981 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kingswood Oxford School (private), Northwest Catholic High School (private), Renbrook School (private), Montessori School of Greater Hartford (private), Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph (private), Solomon Schechter Day School (private), Newengland Jewsh Academy (private), New England Jewish Academy (private), St. Timothy Middle School (private), Ben Bronz Academy (private), Intensive Education Academy in (private), Futures School (private) and Montessori School of Greater Hartford ? New Hartfo (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Hartford’s grade
B+: better than 70% of Connecticut school districts, #50 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Hartford, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 874 students · 11:1 students per teacher
King Philip Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 820 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Bristow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 326 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 874 students · 11:1 students per teacher
King Philip Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 820 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Bristow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 326 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 874 students · 11:1 students per teacher
King Philip Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 820 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Bristow Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 326 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Conard High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hall High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Conard High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hall High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Conard High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hall High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Hartford · depends on your address
Conard High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hall High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,332 students · 14:1 students per teacher
West Hartford’s public schools are run by West Hartford School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
West Hartford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share West Hartford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Hartford | B+ | West Hartford |
| Farmington | A | Farmington |
| Hartford | D | Hartford |
| Bloomfield | C− | Bloomfield |
| Newington | B− | Newington |
| Avon | A− | Avon |
Every school in West Hartford
29 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Hartford’s schools
Are West Hartford’s schools good?
By Connecticut’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Hartford children attend outscore 70% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #50 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Hartford in?
West Hartford School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,875 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Hartford kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Conard High School and Hall High School.
What is West Hartford’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in West Hartford School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.
How much does West Hartford spend per student?
$24,981 in West Hartford School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Hartford?
Yes: Kingswood Oxford School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 506 students), Northwest Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 401 students), Renbrook School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 347 students), Montessori School of Greater Hartford (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 189 students), Gengras Center/Univ of St. Joseph (special education, grades 2–12, 143 students), Solomon Schechter Day School (religious, grades PK–8, 136 students), Newengland Jewsh Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 119 students), New England Jewish Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 113 students), St. Timothy Middle School (Catholic, grades 6–8, 94 students), Ben Bronz Academy (special education, grades 3–12, 51 students), Intensive Education Academy in (special education, grades 1–12, 42 students), Futures School (special education, grades 9–12, 35 students) and Montessori School of Greater Hartford ? New Hartfo (nonsectarian, grades 9, 3 students).
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.