For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,784 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in East Side are Barnum School, Waltersville School and Luis Munoz Marin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnum School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Waterview Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Waltersville School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 275-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Luis Munoz Marin School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
479 Helen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 576-8202
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT include Barnum School, Waltersville School and Luis Munoz Marin School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport?
the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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