The School District of Hartford serves the community. Lincoln and Rossman Elementary Schools each educate about half of the city's kindergarten through fifth graders. Both schools have an overall B-minus rating from Niche. Both elementary schools feed into Central Middle School, which has an overall B-minus ranking from Niche. Local high schoolers can attend Hartford Union High School, which serves the city of Hartford, the Town of Hartford and most of the surrounding communities like Erin, Friess Lake, Richfield and Neosho. Hartford Union High School offers over 30 activities and clubs like an annual musical and yearbook club. Hartford Union High School has an overall B rating from Niche.