Best North End Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,322 students in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschool average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Winthrop School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Eckart St.
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Blackham School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Thorme St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7951
Gr: PK-8 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
A.b. Skane Center
2977 North Madison Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-7181
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport, CT include John Winthrop School, Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Blackham School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North End, Bridgeport?
4 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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