For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,243 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Downtown are Geraldine Johnson School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Downtown, Bridgeport, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-8032
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT include Geraldine Johnson School and Roosevelt School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public preschools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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