Best Downtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,583 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Geraldine Johnson School, Roosevelt School and Bridgeport Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geraldine Johnson School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Lexington Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 275-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Military Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT include Geraldine Johnson School, Roosevelt School and Bridgeport Military Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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