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Bridgeport Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-57.1% (-4 schools) 10-yr
414
Students
-64.3% (-745 students) 10-yr
$8,175
Avg. Tuition
-59.6% (-$12,050) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
90%
Students of Color
+9.8% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-21.4% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bridgeport)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
181 Schools
# Students
414 Students
36,634 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025138207253
2024137203245
2023131217247
2022131225257
2021131223249
2020106216235
2019109226242
2018109223238
2017105249246
2016166244241
2015166234220
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% Students of Color
90%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202590%30%32%
202490%29%31%
202391%31%31%
202291%28%30%
202191%27%30%
202091%26%29%
201987%25%29%
201887%24%28%
201784%25%30%
201682%25%30%
201582%27%30%
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0.68
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.680.570.61
20240.720.560.60
20230.730.550.60
20220.730.510.58
20210.730.510.57
20200.730.510.57
20190.710.480.56
20180.710.480.55
20170.680.460.54
20160.720.470.54
20150.720.460.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258%6%5%
20246%6%6%
20238%7%6%
20228%6%5%
20218%7%5%
20207%7%5%
20195%6%5%
20185%7%5%
20177%5%4%
20164%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
169 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202541%8%9%
202431%8%9%
202330%8%8%
202230%7%8%
202130%7%8%
202030%8%8%
201921%6%8%
201821%6%8%
201727%6%7%
201631%6%8%
201531%6%8%
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# Black Students
157 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
38%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202538%9%8%
202429%9%8%
202328%8%8%
202228%8%8%
202128%8%8%
202029%8%8%
201937%8%8%
201837%8%8%
201748%8%8%
201640%8%8%
201540%8%9%
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# White Students
41 Students
22,151 Students
% White Students
10%
64%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202510%64%59%
202432%64%60%
202332%65%60%
202232%69%62%
202132%68%63%
202032%68%64%
201934%71%64%
201834%71%65%
201713%73%66%
201616%72%66%
201516%72%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
29 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
15 Students
3,747 Students
% of Others Students
3%
11%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%11%17%
20242%11%15%
20232%10%16%
20222%10%16%
20212%10%15%
20202%9%14%
20193%9%14%
20183%8%13%
20175%8%14%
20169%9%13%
20159%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
5,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202511:17:110:1
202413:17:110:1
202311:17:110:1
202211:17:110:1
202111:17:110:1
202011:17:110:1
201911:17:110:1
201811:17:110:1
20179:17:110:1
201614:17:110:1
201514:17:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
73%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202570%73%57%
202470%73%57%
202370%70%57%
202270%70%56%
202170%70%56%
202070%71%56%
201970%71%55%
201870%70%55%
201770%70%55%
201655%68%54%
201555%69%54%
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Average Class Size
17 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025171214
2024171114
2023171214
2022171114
2021171214
2020171214
2019171214
2018171214
2017171214
2016171214
2015171214
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
19 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025111713
202461512
202361612
202261512
202161512
202041612
201931611
201831511
201731511
201631411
201531510
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Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1254

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025115012471233
2024115012541231
2023115012441229
2022115012421230
2021115012401230
2020115012391227
2019115012411226
2018115012571226
2017115012661233
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025252826
2024252826
2023252826
2022252726
2021252726
2020252726
2019252725
2018252725
2017252725
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,175
$40,462

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$8,175$39,344$17,997
2024$8,175$42,671$17,011
2023$8,175$41,805$16,191
2022$8,175$41,667$15,821
2021$8,175$38,105$15,331
2020$8,175$36,435$15,046
2019$8,450$34,271$14,791
2018$8,450$32,918$14,527
2017$22,225$32,409$14,161
2016$21,975$32,257$13,713
2015$20,225$29,365$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
66%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBridgeport, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202583%65%79%
202465%61%81%
202365%57%81%
202265%58%81%
202165%58%81%
202065%58%81%
201965%58%81%
201865%59%80%
201765%61%81%
201665%58%80%
201565%58%81%
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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 University School and Kolbe Cathedral High 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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