Capital Preparatory Magnet School vs Global Communications Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 578 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Hartford · Public other · Grades PK–12
580 students
Global Communications Academy
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
414 students
| Measure | Capital Preparatory Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | Global Communications Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #575 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #46277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 580 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Global Communications Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 90.6%).
- •Global Communications Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 414.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital Preparatory Magnet School better than Global Communications Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Capital Preparatory Magnet School and Global Communications Academy?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School: 580. Global Communications Academy: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Preparatory Magnet School and Global Communications Academy rank in Connecticut?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is unranked and Global Communications Academy is 575th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).