For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,435 students in 06606, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT are John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06606 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06606, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06606, CT Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
06606, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
Central At Night (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
322 Wells Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8174
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8174
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT include John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06606?
8 public elementary schools are located in 06606.
What is the racial composition of students in 06606?
06606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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