RIVERSIDE MAGNET SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University (RMS) is part of the Regional School Choice Office’s (RSCO) network of 44 magnet schools. Established by the Connecticut State Department of Education, RSCO serves as a centralized resource to support families as they explore and apply to a variety of free prekindergarten through grade 12 public school choice options in the Greater Hartford Region. The RSCO School Choice System offers students a wide range of school choice options and brings together families from over 40 towns in diverse and engaging learning environments.

RSCO also manages the application and placement process for these schools. Families apply through RSCO’s easy-to-use online application platform where parents and guardians can manage applications for all their children. Families only need to create one RSCO account and should use the same account each year to submit applications.

The on-time application period for the 2027-28 school year opens on December 2, 2026, and closes on February 5, 2027. Applying during the on-time period is one of the best ways to increase the chance of receiving a placement offer.

With the increasing number of educational choices in the State of Connecticut, taking the time to make an informed decision will be worth it in the long run. We encourage parents to ask the right questions and inquire about the likelihood of being awarded an offer at a particular school of choice. Applications outnumber seats available, and at Riverside Magnet School, we generally do not get through all of our first choice applicants. So please make sure you select us as your first choice! 

Check out ChooseYourSchool.org, the RSCO School and Program Information Website, to learn more about the School Choice Application process and apply to RMS!