Public schools in Bridgeport, CT
46 open public schools with an address in Bridgeport, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
46
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,735
46 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
6
7 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Bridgeport public schools
The federal directory lists 46 public schools in Bridgeport, CT: 31 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high, 2 combined or other. The 46 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,735 students, an average of 538 per school. The largest campus is Central High School (1,803 students), and the largest elementary school is Blackham School (1,088).
Bridgeport School District operates the most schools here (36), plus 9 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 7 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bridgeport
Bridgeport School District
Public school district
36 schools in Bridgeport
Judicial Centers
State operated agency
2 schools in Bridgeport · 8 total
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
Capital Preparatory Harbor School District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
State operated agency
1 school in Bridgeport · 17 total
Cooperative Educational Services
Specialized public school district
1 school in Bridgeport
Great Oaks Charter School District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
Park City Prep Charter School District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
The Bridge Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bridgeport
Elementary schools in Bridgeport
31| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.B. Skane Center Bridgeport School District | PK–KG | 183 | 11.4:1 | |
| Barnum School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 588 | 13.4:1 | |
| Beardsley School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 327 | 14.2:1 | |
| Black Rock School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 439 | 14.9:1 | |
| Blackham School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 1,088 | 17.5:1 | |
| Bryant School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 317 | 12.2:1 | |
| Cesar Batalla School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 990 | 15.2:1 | |
| Classical Studies Academy Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 351 | 14:1 | |
| Columbus School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 546 | 13.7:1 | |
| Edison School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 181 | 11.9:1 | |
| Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 450 | 15.5:1 | |
| Geraldine Johnson School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 825 | 15.4:1 | |
| Hall School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 162 | 10.1:1 | |
| Hallen School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 280 | 16.5:1 | |
| High Horizons Magnet School Bridgeport School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 443 | 17:1 | |
| Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School Bridgeport School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 492 | 14.5:1 | |
| James J. Curiale School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 509 | 15:1 | |
| Jettie S. Tisdale School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 547 | 11.9:1 | |
| John Winthrop School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 607 | 12.6:1 | |
| Luis Munoz Marin School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 709 | 15.2:1 | |
| Madison School Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 451 | 12.5:1 | |
| Multicultural Magnet School Bridgeport School District · Magnet | KG–08 | 436 | 15.3:1 | |
| New Beginnings Inc Family Academy New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District · Charter | PK–06 | 431 | 12.4:1 | |
| Park City Magnet School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 487 | 15.3:1 | |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 391 | 16.3:1 | |
| Read School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 863 | 18:1 | |
| Roosevelt School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 493 | 14.5:1 | |
| Six-Six Magnet School Cooperative Educational Services · Magnet | PK–08 | 441 | 10.3:1 | |
| Thomas Hooker School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 288 | 11.1:1 | |
| Waltersville School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 432 | 13.7:1 | |
| Wilbur Cross School Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 318 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Bridgeport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park City Prep Charter School Park City Prep Charter School District · Charter | 04–08 | 434 | 20.7:1 |
High schools in Bridgeport
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne Bridgeport School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 324 | 11.6:1 | |
| Bassick High School Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,075 | 17.1:1 | |
| Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho Bridgeport School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 376 | 13:1 | |
| Bridgeport Military Academy Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 321 | 14.3:1 | |
| Bridgeport Residential Center Judicial Centers · Alternative School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 819 | 10:1 | |
| Central High School Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,803 | 18.6:1 | |
| Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks Charter School District · Charter | 06–12 | 662 | 17:1 | |
| Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc Bridgeport School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 386 | 12.9:1 | |
| REGIONS secure Bridgeport Judicial Centers · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | — | |
| The Bridge Academy The Bridge Academy District · Charter | 07–12 | 281 | 16.3:1 | |
| Warren Harding High School Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,324 | 19.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bridgeport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,090 | 23.2:1 | |
| Capital Preparatory Harbor School Capital Preparatory Harbor School District · Charter | KG–12 | 775 | 21.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic58.4%
- Black30.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 Bridgeport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (24,735 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bridgeport
How many public schools are in Bridgeport, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 46 open public schools with a location address in Bridgeport: 31 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 24,735 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bridgeport?
Schools with an address in Bridgeport belong to 10 education agencies, led by Bridgeport School District (36 schools), Judicial Centers (2 schools), Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bridgeport?
Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bridgeport, with 1,803 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bridgeport?
Yes. 6 of the 46 public schools in Bridgeport are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School, Great Oaks Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bridgeport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bridgeport public schools is 14.5:1, higher than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bridgeport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities