For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 301 students in Bridgeport, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Bridgeport, IL is Bridgeport Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeport, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bridgeport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bridgeport, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeport, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeport, IL include Bridgeport Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bridgeport?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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