For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 660 students in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown North is Capital Preparatory Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford, CT include Capital Preparatory Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Downtown North, Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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