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Bridgeport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 13,595 students in Bridgeport School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Connecticut.
Public Preschools in Bridgeport School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
36 Schools
345 Schools
# Students
19,351 Students
132,954 Students
# Teachers
1,355 Teachers
10,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bridgeport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Graduation Rate
74%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
81 Students
381 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
343 Students
6,332 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,513 Students
44,965 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
34%
# Black Students
5,341 Students
19,832 Students
% Black Students
28%
15%
# White Students
1,628 Students
54,707 Students
% White Students
8%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
132 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
419 Students
6,568 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,034
14,518
# Students in K Grade:
1,453
19,819
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,527
19,906
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,510
20,278
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,424
15,997
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,413
16,056
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,420
13,209
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,473
5,100
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,395
3,978
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,367
3,865
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,737
67
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,308
64
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,189
43
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,101
54
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,108 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$407 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$409 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,013
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,108
$25,225
Best Bridgeport School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Winthrop School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Black Rock School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Madison School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 Wayne St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Hallen School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Classical Studies Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Beardsley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Huntington Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7184
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7184
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bryant School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Jettie S. Tisdale School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Hollister Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1313.
Blackham School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Grades: PK-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #1414.
Read School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1515.
Barnum School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1616.
Geraldine Johnson School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #1717.
Waltersville School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1818.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Edison School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hall School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 Clermont Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #2222.
James J. Curiale School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
445 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7194
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7194
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #2424.
Wilbur Cross School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Grades: PK-9
| 310 students
Rank: #2525.
Luis Munoz Marin School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #2626.
Cesar Batalla School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Grades: PK-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #2727.
Columbus School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
2977 North Madison Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7181
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7181
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
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