Bridgeport Catholic Academy
- We, at Bridgeport Catholic Academy, believe that the purpose of education is to create a Christian community living the values of the Gospel in which the children and teachers are stimulated to learn, think, share, and develop individual skills.
- Our goal is that we become useful, productive, and active members of an ever-changing society.
- We believe that the role of the parent/guardian is to be the primary teacher of Christian values, working with the teacher actively supporting and encouraging their children in the learning process.
- At Bridgeport Catholic Academy, we believe the parents are an integral part of their child's educational development.
- We believe in fostering the teachings, values and traditions of the Catholic faith and in living that faith.
- We believe that opportunities for a variety of religious experiences are necessary to nurture one's personal commitment to God, neighbor and self, and to develop responsibilities to the Church and community.
- We believe that the role of the teacher is to encourage, guide and instruct the students in mastering the goals and objectives of the school curriculum using a variety of teaching strategies and resources.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 296 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bridgeport Catholic Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 296 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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