For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 710 students in Bridgeport, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bridgeport, IL are Bridgeport Grade School and Red Hill Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bridgeport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bridgeport, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bridgeport, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bridgeport, IL include Bridgeport Grade School and Red Hill Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bridgeport?
2 public schools are located in Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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