For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,493 students in 06604, CT (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,117 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 06604, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06604, CT are Classical Studies Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Geraldine Johnson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06604 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06604, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06604, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Grades: K-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Bridgeport Residential Center
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
06604, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
New Start Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
948 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-2830
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-2830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The University School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06604, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06604, CT include Classical Studies Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Geraldine Johnson School.
How many public schools are located in 06604?
8 public schools are located in 06604.
What percentage of students in 06604 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 06604 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06604?
06604 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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