CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO

CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 1,258 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Capitol Hill Magnet School (often referred to as Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet) is a highly regarded pre-K through 8th-grade school located in the Rondo neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, it serves as a specialized magnet program designed to provide an accelerated and enriched curriculum for students identified as gifted and talented. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes critical thinking, independent study, and specialized instruction tailored to meet the unique intellectual needs of high-achieving learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Capitol Hill is recognized for its diverse community and commitment to fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. The school prioritizes a "whole child" approach, offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, arts programming, and enrichment opportunities that complement its challenging coursework. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from across the Saint Paul area, creating a vibrant, centralized learning community that encourages collaboration and engagement among students with varying backgrounds and perspectives.

For more information, contact CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO at (651) 325-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.