Best High Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT has 74 high schools with 58,034 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bridgeport score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bridgeport meet expectations.

1. Rye High School

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

96%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rye City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students

2. Pawling High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pawling Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students

3. Dover High School

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

4. New Canaan High School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students

5. North Salem Middle School/high School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Salem Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students

6. Weston High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weston School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students

7. Wilton High School

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students

8. Darien High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students

9. Ridgefield High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

10. Staples High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT has 69 middle schools with 42,365 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bridgeport score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bridgeport exceed expectations.

1. Saxe Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1315 Students

2. Middlesex Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

3. Bedford Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students

4. Middlebrook School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

5. Eastern Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenwich School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students

6. Coleytown Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students

7. East Ridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students

8. John Read Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students

9. Roger Ludlowe Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

10. Helen Keller Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Easton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT has 173 elementary schools with 61,564 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bridgeport score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bridgeport meet expectations.

1. Sherman School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

2. South School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 507 Students

3. Riverside School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greenwich School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

4. West School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 483 Students

5. Ox Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

6. Scotland Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students

7. East School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 550 Students

8. Tokeneke Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students

9. Green's Farms School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westport School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

10. Dwight Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bridgeport, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bridgeport, CT has a total population of 957,419 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bridgeport, CT

163,819

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bridgeport, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bridgeport, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bridgeport, CT.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,370 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bridgeport, CT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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