Schools and Education
The Hartford Public School District is the second largest district in New England. The district operates 29 elementary, 4 junior high/middle schools, and 4 senior high schools with a current enrollment of over 22,700 students.
Hartford boasts several universities and colleges including Trinity College, the Hartford Conservatory, the Institute of Living, Capital Community College, the University of Connecticut School of Business, Hartford Seminary, the University of Connecticut School of Law, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (branch). The Hart School, a performing arts conservatory, is located in neighboring West Harford. The American School for the Deaf, the University of Hartford, the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford campus, and Saint Joseph College are also close by.