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Grades: PreK-4 - 8

Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are now closed. The application for the 2026–2027 school year will open in January 2026. Please check back at that time for updates and application links.
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Jumoke Academy

Jumoke Academy is a tuition-free Charter School in Hartford, CT with 3 campuses. We are dedicated to bridging the achievement gap through excellence. Our mission is to prepare children to successfully compete in the global marketplace, overcoming any cultural, social, or economic challenges.

Jumoke Academy

School Mission

To prepare children to successfully compete in the global marketplace despite the social and economic challenges they may presently face. The academy is dedicated to rigorous academic and social standards achieved by holding high expectations for all students during challenging instruction.

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The Campuses

Jumoke Academy is a charter school in Hartford, Connecticut, operating across three campuses that serve scholars from preschool through grade 8. We provide a tuition-free K–8 education and a low-cost preschool program. Our middle school experience includes two themed pathways: a STEM-driven program at our Honors SMaRT campus and an arts-centered program at our Hartford Conservatory campus.

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Elementary School

GRADES PREK - 4

Our flagship school, affectionately nicknamed “TED” in honor of the illustrious founder is a Pre-K- Grade 4 elementary academy. This school serves as the model for each of the Jumoke Academy expansion schools that have followed.

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Honors SMaRT

GRADES 5 - 8

This middle school academy promotes classroom and enrichment activities that facilitate scientific exploration. SMaRT stands for Science, Math, and Research Technology.

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HONORS AT THE HARTFORD CONSERVATORY

GRADES 5 - 8

This middle school academy promotes an arts integrated focus. In addition to core subjects, scholars participate in extensive arts studies that include: instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, dance and theater.