Magnet School Transportation Options

Develop a safe and effective transportation plan

We believe that everyone should have access to a great education. That’s why we make transportation to and from our magnet schools as convenient as possible. No matter where you live in the state of Connecticut, we will work with you to help establish a safe and effective transportation plan for your family.

Both of our magnet schools are conveniently located along the Connecticut River in East Hartford and are accessible by several state and local highways. Whether you plan on having your child take the bus, dropping your child off at school during your morning commute, or are interested in exploring other transportation options, we have the services and support you need to make your child’s magnet school education a reality.

We even offer extended hour programs such as the Studio Program at Riverside Magnet School as well as a variety of afterschool activities at CTRA including athletic teams, musicals, and special interest clubs.

The RSCO Transportation Zone

Our partnerships with the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) provide a number of transportation options through their regional transportation system including school bus transport, public bus passes, and parent stipends where applicable.

The RSCO Transportation Zone includes the following towns:

Andover Avon Berlin Bloomfield Bolton Bristol Burlington Canton Coventry Cromwell East Granby East Hampton East Hartford East Windsor Ellington Enfield Farmington Glastonbury Granby Hartford Hartland Harwinton Hebron Manchester Marlborough Middletown New Britain New Hartford Newington Plainville Portland Rocky Hill Simsbury Somers South Windsor Southington Suffield Tolland Vernon West Hartford Wethersfield Windsor Windsor Locks

Transportation for students residing in the RSCO Transportation Zone

Transportation is provided for all students’ kindergarten through grade 12 who reside in the RSCO transportation zone. Pre-K children residing in Hartford will also receive transportation.

Transportation for students residing outside the RSCO Transportation Zone

Families may either:

1. Transport students to and from school and receive a stipend based upon student attendance at the end of the school year.
2. Transport students to the nearest existing bus stop within the RSCO Transportation Zone.

For more detailed information on transportation to our schools please visit RSCO Transportation Office or contact the transportation call center at 860-524-4077 during regular business hours.

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Applying for the 2021-2022 School Year:
The RSCO lottery application period for the 2021-22 school year has closed.   

Applying? Select us as FIRST choice:
At CTRA we typically have 130 -140 seats available each lottery season. Most seats available are in our incoming grade 9 class. To increase your chances of getting into CTRA, select us as first choice!