Find where you fit at Hartford Public Schools!
Explore our School Selection Guide for the 2023 – 2024 School Year.
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Choosing Hartford Public Schools
Hartford Public Schools (HPS) is committed to ensuring our families are engaged and inspired by the school options we have to offer. Our school choices include specialized district schools and theme-based magnet schools; each offers a unique curriculum that prepares our students to be successful in and beyond school. Additional opportunities are offered through our partnerships with the CT State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and other educational providers.
HPS provides more educational opportunities to Hartford residents and suburban families in the Greater Hartford region. View our School Selection Guides to learn more about school options and the pathways to access them!
Explore the Possibilities
APPLY
There are two separate applications for families applying to Hartford District Schools and to the Regional School Choice Office Schools (RSCO).
DISTRICT SCHOOLS
- Applications to our District (non-magnet) schools are open to Hartford residents only using the Hartford Public Schools District Choice application.
- The Hartford Public School’s District on-time application is closed.
- HPS School Selection Process Late Application opens April 10, 2023 and closes on June 15, 2023.
- If your child is new to the District and in need of a school placement please complete an HPS online registration or, call our offices at (860) 695-8876 or email at schoolchoice@hartfordschools.org.
RSCO MAGNET/OPEN CHOICE/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
- Applications to RSCO Magnet/Open Choice/Technical schools are open to Hartford and Suburban residents using the Regional School Choice Office application.
- The RSCO Magnet/Open Choice/Technical schools on-time application has closed for the 2023-24 school year.
- The RSCO Magnet/Open Choice Late application begins March 15, 2023, and ends on September 15, 2023. Families should apply online.