Private School Review - Established 2003
St. Augustine Academy Top 22 · Lowest Tuition (CT)
Kolbe Cathedral High School Top 16 · Highest % Students of Color (CT)
Catholic Academy Of Bridgeport/st Raphael Academy Top 19 · Highest % Students of Color (CT)

Best Downtown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 753 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT.
The top ranked private school in Downtown is Kolbe Cathedral High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
100% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Downtown Private 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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Catholic Academy Of Bridgeport/st Raphael Academy Photo
Catholic Academy Of Bridgeport/st Raphael Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 195 students
Catholic
324 Frank St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 333-6818
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St. Augustine Academy Photo
St. Augustine Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
63 Pequonnock St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 366-6500
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport, CT is Kolbe Cathedral High School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport?
100% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Bridgeport are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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