Capital Preparatory Magnet School vs The Friendship School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Connecticut, United States, 66 km 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
The Friendship School
Waterford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | Capital Preparatory Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut | The Friendship School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 580 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Hartford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Friendship School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 80%).
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Capital Preparatory Magnet School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 460.
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 The Friendship School?
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 The Friendship School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School: 580. The Friendship School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Preparatory Magnet School and The Friendship School rank in Connecticut?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is unranked and The Friendship School is unranked among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).