Welcome to RSCO
The Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) invites you to search here to learn about the amazing public school options in the Greater Hartford Region that are available for Connecticut students.
RSCO Application 2022-23 School Year
RSCO On-line Application is Now Available to Apply for the 2022-23 School Year!
The RSCO School Choice Application for the 2022-23 school year is now available. Take your time and explore the different options available to you and Apply by January 31, 2022. The new application asks families to complete a child profile for all of their children and uses that information to inform you of the priorities that apply before you choose your schools or districts. We want you to have all of the information that you need to make informed choices for your family!
There is no advantage to applying early as long as you apply by the on-time date, January 31, 2022, for Magnet Schools and Open Choice Schools. The one exception is the Early Application Deadline of January 10, 2022 for the Hartford Region Technical High Schools.
RSCO Family Guide contains great information about our schools and programs and other important information to help you make an informed choice!
RSCO Quick Reference Guide to find out more about RSCO schools and programs!
Quick Reference Guide (English)
Guia de Referencia Rapida (Spanish)
RSCO Virtual Fair Website
With dozens of schools across the Greater Hartford area, there’s a fit for every student. Visit the RSCO Virtual Fair website to explore the amazing and unique school choice options, search for various in-person and virtual events (fairs, open houses, information sessions), watch school videos and so much more!
RSCO School Choice School and Program Information
Search and learn more about RSCO School Choice amazing programs and schools in the Greater Hartford Region for grades Pre-K (age 3) to 12.
- Magnet Schools (Interdistrict) (entering grade PK through 12th grade)
- Open Choice Program (Greater Hartford Region) - Hartford Residents (entering Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 10)
- Open Choice Program (Greater Hartford Region) - Suburban residents (entering kindergarten through 8th grade)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) - Greater Hartford Region (entering 9th grade)
- Agricultural Science and Technology Schools (ASTE) -- Hartford Residents (entering 9th grade)
RSCO Application 2021-22 School Year
RSCO 2021-22 Family Guide
Our 2022-23 Family Guide in Spanish will be available soon. In the meantime, please view the 2021-22 School Year RSCO Family Guide to School Choice publication for great information about our schools and programs and other important information to help you make an informed choice!
Guía para la Familia (Spanish)
Contact Us!
We are here to help you! The RSCO Office staff is available to help you at rsco.sde@ct.gov, 860-713-6990, or if you have created an online application account you may use the message feature to contact RSCO.