Bridgeport Public Schools operates 38 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Bridgeport Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 22,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 38 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ↑ 31% above avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 3/10 — Below Average | — | Below average |
About Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport Public Schools is the public school district assigned to zip code 06604 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 06604. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Bridgeport Public Schools runs approximately $18,000 annually, placing it 18% below the Connecticut state average of approximately $22,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Bridgeport Public Schools is a very large district with 38 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 3/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Bridgeport Public Schools 3 out of 10 — below average among Connecticut public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Bridgeport Public Schools carries a below-average rating, indicating resource levels and structural indicators below typical Connecticut benchmarks. Below-average ratings primarily reflect per-pupil spending, staffing ratios, and enrollment trends — not necessarily teaching quality or school culture. Some below-average districts have schools with strong communities and dedicated staff. Families should research specific school quality, visit in person, and ask about available programs. Also ask about open enrollment and magnet options that may offer alternatives to the default attendance-zone assignment.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 06604
Children in zip code 06604 are assigned to Bridgeport Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 06604, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Bridgeport Public Schools at (308)262-1470 or visit www.bridgeportedu.com/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Connecticut districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Bridgeport
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Bridgeport Public Schools serves zip code 06604, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 06604. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Connecticut, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Bridgeport Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 06604.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Bridgeport Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 06604 data.