For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,112 students in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North End are John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Blackham School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT (2026)
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 | 601 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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT include John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Blackham School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport?
the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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