Read School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606 · Bridgeport School District
#589 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#48182 of 50,301 nationally
About Read School
Read School is a public elementary located in Bridgeport, in the Bridgeport School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 863 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 589th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (22th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 863.
There are 43 schools in Bridgeport; Read School ranks 31st of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)13%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Read School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Read School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 884 m away
Blackham School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,088 students · 1.3 km away
Beardsley School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
327 students · 1.4 km away
Central High School
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students · 1.7 km away
Hallen School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students · 1.8 km away
Columbus School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students · 1.9 km away
Park City Magnet School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students · 2.0 km away
Geraldine Johnson School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
825 students · 2.1 km away
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Bridgeport · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students · 2.2 km away
Luis Munoz Marin School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
709 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
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West Bristol School
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833 students
Cider Mill School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Read School a good school?
Read School has a Success Index (US) of 13.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #589 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Read School rank in Connecticut?
Read School ranks #589 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #48182 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Read School?
Read School had 863 students in 2025.
Is Read School a elementary school or a high school?
Read School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Read School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Read School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.