Open Choice

Coventry Public schools is part of the Hartford Region Open Choice Program through the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) and the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO). The program provides Pre-K 4 through Grade 10 students living in Hartford the opportunity to attend non-magnet public schools outside of Hartford. Coventry Public Schools is open to those Hartford residents who live in Zones 2 and 4 as found on the Choices for Hartford Residents site.

Located in Tolland County near Interstate 84, Coventry Public Schools benefits from partnerships with nearby institutions like the University of Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Manchester Community College. Our mission is to prepare every student for success in life, learning, and career. Known for our dedication to academic excellence and holistic development, we provide a supportive environment where rigorous academics, a collaborative culture, an innovative teaching practices combine to foster exceptional student achievement.

Why choose Coventry?

Coventry Public Schools offers experiential learning opportunities with tiered intervention and enrichment programming to all students, as well as numerous clubs and activities. Programming is aligned across our district schools, which have been recognized for national and state-level awards for academic excellence. Our district Portrait of the Graduate competencies are integrated in grades PreK through Grade 12, encouraging and supporting our students to be critical thinkers, engaged collaborators, effective communicators, empowered citizens and authentic innovators. Coventry is a district that fosters academic and social growth, as well as service to the community as the original district where CCMC (CT Children's Medical Center) PJ Day started. Coventry is a site district for the University of Connecticut and its high school is ranked 38 in Connecticut by U.S. News and World Reports. We strive to shape empowered learners prepared to thrive in today's dynamic society.

Registration Process

Registration for Coventry first starts through the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO). Once you receive a placement offer through RSCO, you will need to complete the registration process for Coventry Public Schools. Below is a video from RSCO that provides a quick overview of the process.

Additionally, please find below a brief overview of the steps with links where applicable.

Check eligibility and apply to the districts available to your residential area (Explore Programs - Open Choice for Hartford Residents)
- The On-time application period starts in early December through early February. Please visit the Application and placement timeline page of the RSCO site for specific dates
In mid-March, the first round of Open Choice placements come out and continue every other week.
Once you have completed the registration process through RSCO, please see the New Student Registration page of the Coventry Public Schools site to apply in district.

If you have any specific questions or if we can be of any assistance, please reach out to our Open Choice Liaison, Michelle Johnson.