Black Rock School vs Park City Prep Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
Park City Prep Charter School
Bridgeport · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
434 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Park City Prep Charter School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 596 | #157 of 178 |
| National rank | #39104 of 50,301 | #10977 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 439 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park City Prep Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 29.1).
- •Park City Prep Charter School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Park City Prep Charter School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Park City Prep Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 79.7%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.7).
- •Black Rock School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 434.
- •Black Rock School is a public school while Park City Prep 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 Park City Prep Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Park City Prep Charter School ranks higher (34.5 vs 29.1 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 Black Rock School and Park City Prep Charter School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 439. Park City Prep Charter School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Park City Prep Charter School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 515th of 596 and Park City Prep Charter School is 157th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).