Public schools in West Hartford, CT
17 open public schools with an address in West Hartford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,352
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of West Hartford public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in West Hartford, CT: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,352 students, an average of 550 per school. The largest campus is Conard High School (1,380 students), and the largest elementary school is Duffy School (489).
West Hartford School District operates the most schools here (16), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Hartford
Elementary schools in West Hartford
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken School West Hartford School District | PK–05 | 408 | 13.1:1 | |
| Braeburn School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 347 | 12.3:1 | |
| Bugbee School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 343 | 11.9:1 | |
| Charter Oak International Academy West Hartford School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 486 | 11.5:1 | |
| Duffy School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 489 | 13.2:1 | |
| Morley School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 301 | 10.8:1 | |
| Norfeldt School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 362 | 12.1:1 | |
| Smith School West Hartford School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 342 | 10.6:1 | |
| University of Hartford Magnet School Capitol Region Education Council · Magnet | PK–05 | 477 | 13.3:1 | |
| Webster Hill School West Hartford School District | PK–05 | 332 | 12.7:1 | |
| Whiting Lane School West Hartford School District | PK–05 | 379 | 10.3:1 | |
| Wolcott School West Hartford School District | KG–05 | 354 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in West Hartford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow Middle School West Hartford School District | 06–08 | 326 | 11.5:1 | |
| King Philip Middle School West Hartford School District | 06–08 | 820 | 11.4:1 | |
| Sedgwick Middle School West Hartford School District | 06–08 | 874 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in West Hartford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conard High School West Hartford School District | 09–12 | 1,380 | 13.5:1 | |
| Hall High School West Hartford School District | 09–12 | 1,332 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.7%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black10%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 West Hartford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,352 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Hartford
How many public schools are in West Hartford, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in West Hartford: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,352 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Hartford?
Schools with an address in West Hartford belong to 2 education agencies, led by West Hartford School District (16 schools), Capitol Region Education Council (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in West Hartford?
Conard High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Hartford, with 1,380 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Hartford?
No school with an address in West Hartford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Hartford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Hartford public schools is 11.9:1, similar to the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Hartford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities