
Enrollment and School Choice
Get to Know Your School Options
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.
Contact Us
Email: SchoolChoice@HartfordSchools.org | Call: 860-695-8876 | Visit: 280 Trumbull Street, Ground Level, Hartford, CT
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EXPLORE
HPS provides more educational opportunities to Hartford residents and suburban families in the Greater Hartford region. Explore below to learn more about school options and the pathways to access them! Find your school by using our School Finder.
CHOOSE
As a parent, you know your child best. This process is about using that knowledge to select a learning environment that is the best fit for your children and their future. Find your school by using our School Finder.
You can start by taking a few moments to think and talk with your child about:
What does your child like?
What makes your child unique?
What motivates your child to explore and learn?
What other factors are most important to you (e.g. school’s distance from home, afterschool clubs and sports)?
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.
HPS School Selection Process On-Time Application is closed.
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 our School Choices team
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.
RSCO’s on-time application for the 2023-24 school year has closed.
The RSCO Magnet/Open Choice Late application has closed.