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Best Bridgeport Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 16,406 students in Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bridgeport, CT are Six-six Magnet School, Park City Prep Charter 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Bridgeport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bridgeport, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Six-six Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Pearl Harbor St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Park City Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
John Winthrop School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Black Rock School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Hooker School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Roger Williams Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7185
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Gr: K-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1212.
High Horizons Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7807
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Classical Studies Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
The Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Jettie S. Tisdale School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Hollister Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-8037
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Blackham School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Gr: PK-8 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Waltersville School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Barnum School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Geraldine Johnson School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Read School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
James J. Curiale School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Paul Laurence Dunbar School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Union Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 576-7194
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Columbus School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Luis Munoz Marin School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Wilbur Cross School
(Math: 4% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Cesar Batalla School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeport Residential Center
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bridgeport, CT include Six-six Magnet School, Park City Prep Charter School and Multicultural Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bridgeport?
31 public middle schools are located in Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bridgeport are often viewed compared to one another?

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