Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- 353 Total Students
Why choose us?
Association Montessori Internationale Accreditation
Expect the same nurturing environment, child centered approach, high educational standards, certified teachers and staff, and quality materials found in private Montessori programs.
Diverse, Multiage Classrooms
Learn to cooperate, negotiate, and solve problems with younger and older classmates in a diverse community of students with different interests and abilities.
Self-Directed Learning
Prepare for future academic challenges with an education that emphasizes intrinsic motivation, promotes freedom and curiosity, and fosters concentration, persistence, and resilience.
Experiential, Hands-On Learning
Learn by doing through real-life activities that foster self-confidence, leadership, and respect— helping students grow into self-motivated, intellectually engaged learners.
Schedule
Events
Services & Offerings
Transportation
Transportation availability varies by grade level.
Prekindergarten
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Transportation is not provided. For prekindergarten students who live outside of Hartford, a reimbursement stipend is available.
Kindergarten – Grade 8
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Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
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RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
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Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Hartford residents receive transportation through Hartford Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
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For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Prekindergarten Tuition
This school does not charge tuition for prekindergarten.
Specialization
Montessori
Special Features
- AMI Recognized School—highest level of recognition
- Magnet Schools of America Magnet School of Distinction 2025
- NAEYC accreditation
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Hartford Pre-Kindergarten Magnet School: North Campus (PK4 students applying to Kindergarten); Hartford Pre-Kindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (PK4 students applying to Kindergarten); Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School (grade 6); Montessori Magnet School (CREC)(grade 5 & grade 6)
- Hartford Residential Neighborhood
- Hartford Residential Zone 1
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 8th grade at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School may receive a pathway priority when applying to the following schools:
- Capital Preparatory Magnet School
- Classical Magnet School
- Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campus
- Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
- University High School of Science and Engineering
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience, including Intramural sports for grades 6–8 and Auerfarm Explorations. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Intramural Sports
