Barnum School vs The Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 846 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students
The Bridge Academy
Bridgeport · Charter high · Grades 7–12
281 students
| Measure | Barnum School Bridgeport, Connecticut | The Bridge Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 596 | #170 of 180 |
| National rank | #47559 of 50,301 | #15534 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 588 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Bridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 15.1).
- •The Bridge Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •The Bridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •The Bridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Barnum School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Barnum School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 281.
- •Barnum School is a public school while The Bridge Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnum School better than The Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Bridge Academy ranks higher (18.5 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnum School and The Bridge Academy?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum School: 588. The Bridge Academy: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum School and The Bridge Academy rank in Connecticut?
Barnum School is 586th of 596 and The Bridge Academy is 170th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).