For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Asylum Hill are Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy, Jumoke Academy and Classical Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-2140
Grades: 4-8
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Grades: 6-12
| 472 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford, CT include Renzulli Gifted And Talented Academy, Jumoke Academy and Classical Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Asylum Hill, Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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