For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,493 students in 06604, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06604, CT are Classical Studies Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Geraldine Johnson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 06604 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06604, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06604, CT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Studies Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Linwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-7188
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Grades: K-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Geraldine Johnson School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
James J. Curiale School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8437
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 University Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
06604, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1106 North Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 225-9000
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
New Start Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
948 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-2830
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-2830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The University School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-0434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 06604, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06604, CT include Classical Studies Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Geraldine Johnson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06604?
7 public elementary schools are located in 06604.
What is the racial composition of students in 06604?
06604 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.

Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.

Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.