Black Rock School vs Great Oaks Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Great Oaks Charter School
Bridgeport · Charter high · Grades 6–12
662 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 596 | #174 of 180 |
| National rank | #39104 of 50,301 | #16019 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 439 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 13% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 15.2).
- •Black Rock School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Black Rock School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Black Rock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 82.2%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.0).
- •Great Oaks Charter School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 439.
- •Black Rock School is a public school while Great Oaks Charter School 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 Black Rock School better than Great Oaks Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock School ranks higher (29.1 vs 15.2 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 Black Rock School and Great Oaks Charter School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 439. Great Oaks Charter School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Great Oaks Charter School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 515th of 596 and Great Oaks Charter School is 174th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).