For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,586 students in 06606, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT are John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06606 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06606, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06606, CT Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Winthrop School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eckart St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7769
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Park City Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Chopsey Hill Rd.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7547
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Hallen School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Madison School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
376 Wayne St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7186
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Blackham School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Gr: PK-8 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Read School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ezra St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Wilbur Cross School
(Math: 4% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
06606, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
280 Tesiny Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8465
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Central At Night (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7377
322 Wells Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8174
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8174
Gr: PK-4 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06606, CT include John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06606?
8 public elementary schools are located in 06606.
What is the racial composition of students in 06606?
06606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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