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Bridgeport International Academy Top 14 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CT)
Kolbe Cathedral High School Top 16 · Highest % Students of Color (CT)

Bridgeport Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 414 students in Bridgeport, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 66%.
33% of private high schools in Bridgeport, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bridgeport Private High Schools (2026-27)

Kolbe Cathedral High School Photo
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
(2)
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Map of University School
University School
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Po Box 6129
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 579-0434
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Bridgeport International Academy Photo
Bridgeport International Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 6
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
(3)
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Bridgeport, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Love Christian Academy
Love Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 33 students
Pentecostal
729 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607
(203) 330-1467
(1)
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Map of Mercaz Community High School For Jewish Studies
Mercaz Community High School For Jewish Studies
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
2385 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 450-5303
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Map of St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School
Gr: K-9 | 246 students
Catholic
461 Mill Hill Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 368-2835
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
612 Grand Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 367-7268
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Bridgeport, CT Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
414
Students
$8,175
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
90%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bridgeport)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
181 Schools
# Students
414 Students
36,637 Students
% Students of Color
90%
31%
0.68
0.57
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
645 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
8%
# Black Students
157 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
38%
9%
# White Students
41 Students
22,151 Students
% White Students
10%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
29 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
3,763 Students
% of Others Students
3%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
5,396 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
74%
Average Class Size
15 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
19 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,175
$41,335
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
66%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Bridgeport, CT?
The top ranked private high schools in Bridgeport, CT include Kolbe Cathedral High School and University School.
How many private high schools are located in Bridgeport?
3 private high schools are located in Bridgeport.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bridgeport?
33% of private high schools in Bridgeport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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