Best Schools in East Hartford, Connecticut
16 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High
Choosing a school in East Hartford?
Use this page to compare every school in East Hartford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Governor William Pitkin School
Elementary · East Hartford School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Middle · East Hartford School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Joseph O. Goodwin School
Elementary · East Hartford School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in East Hartford for 2026 are Governor William Pitkin School (8.4/10), Sunset Ridge Middle School (8.1/10), and Joseph O. Goodwin School (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$216,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
16
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$216,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Hartford schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Hartford schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Hartford
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 16 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Governor William Pitkin School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset Ridge Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Joseph O. Goodwin School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Connecticut Ib Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Dr. John A. Langford School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Anna E. Norris School | 6.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $65,645
- Median home value
- $216,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How East Hartford compares
Connecticut rank
#80 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$66k
60% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
16
East Hartford School District runs 75% of East Hartford's public schools
East Hartford touches 4 districts, but East Hartford School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
East Hartford School District accounts for 12 of 16 public schools (75%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 4.
Among 16 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.9 to 8.4 — the spread is inside East Hartford, not a citywide average.
- East Hartford School District12 public · 75%
- Goodwin University Educational Services (gues)2 public · 13%
- Capitol Region Education Council1 public · 6%
- Hartford School District1 public · 6%
About Schools in East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford's public school system spans 16 ranked schools, covering elementary, middle, and high grade bands. The district average of 6.3 out of 10 is modest, but the distribution matters more than the mean: 6 of those 16 schools — 38% — score 7 or above, and the gap between the city's top and bottom performers is wide. Parents willing to do the boundary research will find meaningfully different options within the same district.
Connecticut IB Academy anchors the high end with a 9.4 out of 10, the strongest score in the city by a clear margin. Its International Baccalaureate curriculum attracts academically driven students at the secondary level, and a 9.4 is a score that competes statewide, not just locally. At the middle level, Sunset Ridge Middle School posts an 8.2 — well above the city average and a capable bridge for students graduating from the stronger elementaries.
Elementary options spread across a meaningful range. Dr. John A. Langford School leads the grade band at 7.8, with Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School at 7.6 and Robert J. O'Brien School at 7.5 close behind. All three clear the 7-point threshold that defines East Hartford's stronger tier. Families who draw one of these three schools start from a solid academic foundation.
The practical question for parents isn't whether East Hartford has strong schools — it does — but which ones fall inside your attendance zone. The 9.4 at Connecticut IB Academy sets a genuine ceiling, and with 38% of schools scoring 7 or above, the city's upper tier is real and accessible. Map your address against school boundaries early, especially at the elementary level, where performance differences are most pronounced and grade-band momentum compounds quickly heading into middle school.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 337 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 523 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 313 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 483 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 255 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 339 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.2 |
| 9 | 220 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.9 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 322 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 607 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 918 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 188 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 390 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 3 | 1,723 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 |
| 4 | 730 students · 6th–12th | 4.3 |
Schools in East Hartford
East Hartford, Connecticut · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$65,645
Median Home Value
$216,000
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
Population
50,798
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Community Profile
East Hartford has a median household income of $65,645. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $216,000, with a median rent of $1,210/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.8%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in East Hartford, Connecticut
How many schools are in East Hartford, Connecticut?
East Hartford has 16 schools, including 16 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in East Hartford is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in East Hartford on MySchoolScout is Governor William Pitkin School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in East Hartford on MySchoolScout is Governor William Pitkin School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in East Hartford on MySchoolScout is Sunset Ridge Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in East Hartford on MySchoolScout is Connecticut Ib Academy with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve East Hartford, Connecticut?
East Hartford is served by 4 school districts: Goodwin University Educational Services (gues), Capitol Region Education Council, East Hartford School District, Hartford School District.
What is the education level in East Hartford, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in East Hartford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The median household income in East Hartford is approximately $65,645 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Hartford, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in East Hartford is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in East Hartford, Connecticut?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.