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Breakthrough Magnet School South

Hartford, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 8 · Hartford School District

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About Breakthrough Magnet School South

Breakthrough Magnet School South is a public school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 326 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Hartford. There are about 13.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (24 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Capitol Planning Region. It is one of 39 schools in Hartford School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 104 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	290 Brookfield Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone	(860) 695-5700
School district	Hartford School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	326
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24
Students per teacher	13.6
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Capitol Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090192001369). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

A. I. Prince Technical High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Hartford · 0.2 mi Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Hartford · 0.4 mi Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hartford · 0.4 mi McDonough Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Hartford · 0.5 mi Parkville Community SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hartford · 0.7 mi Charter Oak International AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5West Hartford, CT · 0.8 mi Montessori Magnet at Batchelder SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hartford · 0.9 mi Kennelly SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Hartford · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Breakthrough Magnet School South serve?

Breakthrough Magnet School South serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South?

Breakthrough Magnet School South reported 326 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Magnet School South?

About 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 326 students and 24 teachers in federal data.

Is Breakthrough Magnet School South a public or charter school?

Breakthrough Magnet School South is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Breakthrough Magnet School South in?

Breakthrough Magnet School South is part of Hartford School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/hartford-school-district/

Where is Breakthrough Magnet School South located?

Breakthrough Magnet School South is at 290 Brookfield Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The phone number is (860) 695-5700.

How many other schools are near Breakthrough Magnet School South?

There are 104 other schools within 5 miles of Breakthrough Magnet School South in our directory.