For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,961 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Side are Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and The Bridge Academy. 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 East Side, Bridgeport, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Grades: K-12
| 1,098 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.
The Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT include Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and The Bridge Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport?
6 public middle schools 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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