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Capital Preparatory Magnet School

Grades: PK-12

Students: 580

Type: Public

3/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 660:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Hartford School District

1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103

(860) 695-9800

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3/10

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3/10

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3/10

College Readiness

3/10

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This school is a disgrace. My kids went when Steve Perry had just opened it. After he left, the place started falling apart. I pulled my kids in their junior year. I have heard it is even worse now. Research before enrolling your kids here.

Posted by a parent on 9/3/2022

My two daughters (grades 5 & 8) are in their second year. We chose Capital Prep over our suburban school and have been very happy. The girls love their school. We are thrilled with the high expectations (and don't mind the strict rules, including uniform adherence, which is made very clear to all pa

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Posted by a parent on 1/30/2014

The intentions of this schools seem positive but its not. It is important to have a staff that understands curriculum. It does not seem to be the case in this school. The atmosphere is somewhat hostile, I do believe that every child should be entitled to an atmosphere that focuses on discipline and

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Posted by a community member on 12/23/2013

I regret that I did not do more research on this school prior to sending my child here. The Board Of Education allows mayhem to take place even after presenting solid evidence of the horrific things that go on there. The Senior class is whittled down to a handful of students to give the appearance o

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Posted by a parent on 10/2/2013

My son started at Capital Prep in the year 2012/2013 in 3rd grade. I chose to have him enrolled here after he was successful in the lottery and after visiting the school for a drop in, for a PTO meeting, and for the scheduled open house. I felt that it would have structure, demanding excellence, and

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Posted by a parent on 6/16/2013

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Hartford schools - Capital Preparatory Magnet School is located at 1304 Main Street, Hartford CT 06103. Capital Preparatory Magnet School is in the Hartford School District. Capital Preparatory Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-12.