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Capital Preparatory Magnet School

Interdistrict Magnet School
  • Operated by: Hartford School District
  • Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • 580 Total Students

Why choose us?

  • Year-Round, Purpose-Driven Learning 

    Enroll in a seamless, July-to-May academic program that keeps momentum high and learning continuous. 

  • Immersive Focus on Core Values 

    Live and learn our values, which inspire students to grow into kind, capable leaders who stand for equity, compassion, and community impact. 

  • College Prep Program 

    Jump-start your degree with AP classes and UConn Early College Experience courses. Benefit from dual enrollment, internships, and leadership opportunities that prepare students to thrive in college.  

  • Well-Rounded Educational Experience 

    Discover strengths and passions through rich extracurriculars; with a two-sport requirement in high school, we develop the whole student— mind, body, and spirit. 

1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT
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Highlights
Early College/College Prep
Social Justice
Year-round School Schedule (July - May)
After School Child Care
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Schedule

07:30 AM - 02:10 PM

7:30 AM – 2:​10​ PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) 

7:30 AM - 11:​00​ AM (Wednesday) 

Events

Services & Offerings

After School Child Care

Transportation

Transportation availability varies by grade level.   

Prekindergarten 

  • Transportation is not provided. For prekindergarten students who live outside of Hartford, a reimbursement stipend is available.   

Kindergarten – Grade 12  

  • Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.  

    • 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.   

    • 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.  

  • 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

Early College/College Prep
Social Justice
Early College/College Prep
Early College and College Preparatory themed schools focus on college and career readiness at graduation, using a college model environment and providing an early start on earning college credit.
Social Justice
With a focus on social justice, character education, and civic leadership, these schools promote social and individual responsibility, global understanding, community engagement, and student empowerment. Academics, field experiences, and leadership skills help students develop tenacity, accomplishment, courage, community wellness, and a commitment to justice

Special Features

  • Dual enrollment opportunities at higher education institutions. 
  • NAEYC Accredited. 
  • Performing Arts partnership with Hartford Performs. 
  • Student leadership partnership with the Hartford Yard Goats Young Ambassador Program. 
  • Two-sport requirement in grades 9-12 to develop the whole child and increase student competitiveness in college applications. 

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 PreKindergarten Magnet School: North (PK4 students applying to kindergarten); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School:South (PK4 students applying to kindergarten); Montessori Magnet at Fisher School (grade 8)
  • Hartford Residential Neighborhood
  • Hartford Residential Zone 2

School Recognitions

  • Magnet Schools of America National Award of Merit Distinction 2016. 
  • Six state championships in athletics. 

Sports, Clubs & Activities

Sports

Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.

  1. Basketball
  2. Cheerleading
  3. Cross country
  4. Flag Football
  5. Football
  6. Golf
  7. Lacrosse
  8. Soccer
  9. Softball
  10. Track and Field
  11. Volleyball
Clubs & Activities

Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.

  1. Affinity Groups
  2. Changemaker/Student Action Club
  3. Cheer Club
  4. Cheer/Dance Club
  5. Chess Club
  6. Debate Team
  7. eSports Club
  8. Fitness Club
  9. Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
  10. Girls on the Run
  11. Instrumental Lessons
  12. Model U.N.
  13. National Honor Society
  14. Ski Club
  15. STEM Club
  16. Student Government/Council
  17. Yard Goats Young Ambassador Program
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