Capital Preparatory Harbor School vs Columbus School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Bridgeport · Charter other · Grades K–12
775 students
Columbus School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students
| Measure | Capital Preparatory Harbor School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Columbus School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #590 of 596 |
| National rank | – | #48370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 775 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 4% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 4%).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 95.1%).
- •Columbus School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.5).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 546.
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a charter school while Columbus School is a public 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 Capital Preparatory Harbor School better than Columbus School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Columbus School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School: 775. Columbus School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Preparatory Harbor School and Columbus School rank in Connecticut?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is unranked and Columbus School is 590th of 596 among other schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).