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Columbus School

Bridgeport, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 8 · Bridgeport School District

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About Columbus School

Columbus School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 546 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bridgeport. There are about 13.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (40 teachers in all). It is one of 36 schools in Bridgeport School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. There are 94 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	300 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone	(203) 275-2100
School district	Bridgeport School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	546
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090045000058). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 3Bridgeport · 0.2 mi Geraldine Johnson SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Bridgeport · 0.4 mi St Augustine AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 4 to 8Bridgeport · 0.4 mi Kolbe Cathedral High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Bridgeport · 0.4 mi REGIONS secure BridgeportPublic · Grades 5 to 12Bridgeport · 0.5 mi Bridgeport Residential CenterPublic · Grades 8 to 12Bridgeport · 0.5 mi Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bridgeport · 0.5 mi The Bridge AcademyCharter · Grades 7 to 12Bridgeport · 0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Columbus School serve?

Columbus School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Columbus School?

Columbus School reported 546 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School?

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 546 students and 40 teachers in federal data.

Is Columbus School a public or charter school?

Columbus School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Columbus School in?

Columbus School is part of Bridgeport School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/bridgeport-school-district/

Where is Columbus School located?

Columbus School is at 300 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The phone number is (203) 275-2100.

How many other schools are near Columbus School?

There are 94 other schools within 5 miles of Columbus School in our directory.