For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,119 students in 06605, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 234 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 06605, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06605, CT are Park City Prep Charter School, Black Rock School and New Beginnings Inc Family Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06605 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06605, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06605, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park City Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 953-3766
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Black Rock School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Brewster St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 384-2897
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bryant School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Poplar St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7303
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Great Oaks Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 870-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ocean Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-1285
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport Military Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Bassick High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 576-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Cesar Batalla School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-8501
Gr: PK-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06605, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06605, CT include Park City Prep Charter School, Black Rock School and New Beginnings Inc Family Academy.
How many public schools are located in 06605?
9 public schools are located in 06605.
What percentage of students in 06605 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 06605 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06605?
06605 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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