Park City Prep Charter School

Park City Prep Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
1550 State St,  Bridgeport, CT
3.7
361 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Located on the corner of Mountain Grove Street and State Street stands the Park City Prep Charter School. Designed and founded by its executive director, Bruce Ravage, the school has a strong focus on mathematics, science and technology. Even the humanities are taught through this lens, with a focus on the history of technological advances and scientific discoveries. This middle school provides this specialized curriculum to students in fourth through eighth grades and strives to prepare students for success as they enter high school and eventually college. As a charter school, Park City Prep is considered a public school and receives the entirety of its funding from the state of Connecticut. This ensures that the 360 students currently enrolled are able to attend at no cost to them. The school holds its students to a high standard both in academics and in dress with its well-established dress code and code of conduct. The student-to-teacher ratio of 20-to-1 and specialized curriculum have elevated the math and reading proficiency of the students to higher than many other schools in the Bridgeport area; in fact, Park City Prep is rated as one of the top five charter schools in the state.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
120:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Black
50.1%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
5.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/27/2025
Park City Prep is the worst school i have ever stepped into, the teachers are rude, the Principal is not involved in anything, and the School Administrators are even worse. The School Administrators are extremely rude to your kids making them seem like that bad guy in anything they did, the problem...
1.0 parent
10/30/2017
Withdrew my daughter last week still waiting for papers to be faxed the following week. Shame
5.0 parent
4/6/2017
Such a degree of educational excellence. The Director and Teachers all push the students to be their best. Demanding in return respect and pride. Park City Prep offers students opportunities that they would not get attending Public School. My daughter is currently attending Park City Prep Charter Sc...
5.0 parent
5/2/2012
My daughter is been in this school since 6th grade and now she will be graduating 8th grade. This was the best decision I made for my daughter to attend to this school. Bridgeport school systems have a bad rep this is the best middle school there is. I hope in the future they expand to a elementary...

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Park City Prep Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 5-8 located at 1550 State St in Bridgeport, CT. The school has a total enrollment of 361 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Park City Prep Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $391,219. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Bridge Academy, Capital Prep Harbor Upper School, Bridgeport Residential Center, and more. Learn more about what Bridgeport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Park City Prep Charter School.

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