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Top 10 Best Bridgeport Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 23,968 students in Bridgeport, CT (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,719 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bridgeport, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bridgeport, CT are Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne, Six-six Magnet School and Multicultural Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeport, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bridgeport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Six-six Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Pearl Harbor St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Park City Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Grades: 4-8
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
John Winthrop School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Grades: K-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #88.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Black Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lincoln Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Rank: #1313.
Thomas Hooker School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
Madison School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
376 Wayne St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1515.
Hallen School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #1616.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1717.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1818.
Classical Studies Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1919.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Grades: K-12
| 772 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Beardsley School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Huntington Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7184
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
The Bridge Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Jettie S. Tisdale School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Hollister Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #2424.
Blackham School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Grades: PK-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #2525.
Great Oaks Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Grades: 6-12
| 664 students
Rank: #2626.
Read School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #2727.
Barnum School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: #2828.
Geraldine Johnson School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
Rank: #2929.
Waltersville School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #3030.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Bullard-havens Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 579-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Edison School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Hall School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Clermont Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Warren Harding High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
379 Bond St
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #3535.
Roosevelt School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
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Bridgeport, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Bridgeport Learning Center (Closed 2018)
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science & Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Stephens Road
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-2926
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Career And Craftsmanship Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
418 Kossuth St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1087
Grades: 9-11
| 27 students
Central At Night (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Garfield School (Closed 2009)
655 Stillman Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-7558
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1635 Central Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(860) 262-7009
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Longfellow School (Closed 2013)
139 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-8036
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Make The Grade (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
86 Whittier St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 339-8834
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Maplewood Annex Elementary School (Closed 2009)
322 Wells Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8174
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
New Start Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newfield School (Closed 2007)
405 Newfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7447
Grades: K-4
| 160 students
Opportunities For Self-discovery Community Partnership Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2414 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Grades: 9
| 7 students
Parent-children Program (Closed 2015)
948 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-2830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Park City Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
391 East Washington Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 337-1205
Grades: 8-11
| 6 students
Park City Alternative (Closed 2004)
135 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06602
(203) 576-8245
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Pride High School (Closed 2015)
461 Mill Hill Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 275-1001
Grades: 7-11
| 57 students
The University School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

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What percentage of students in Bridgeport go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bridgeport are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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