Bridge Elementary School

Bridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8
3800 N New England Ave,  Chicago, IL
Dunning Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
3.6
1,075 Students
B
Niche Grade
Bridge Elementary School serves preschool through eighth grade students in the community of Dunning. The school’s core curriculum is built around Collaborative Literacy, Daily 5 and CAFE, Eureka Math and Amplify Science using small and whole group participation methods. Plus, weekly STEM classes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics emphasize digital preparedness and expertise. Providing individualized instruction within a broader classroom environment, Bridge Elementary offers enrichment opportunities with an athletics program and various extracurriculars. The blue and white Bulldogs are tough fifth through eighth grade competitors in soccer, flag football, volleyball, cross-country, basketball and coed cheerleading. Students can also participate in a long list of clubs and activities that include yoga, rock band, drama, knitting, coding, yearbook, Girls on the Run, movie making and dance. A highly recognized and accomplished school, Bridge Elementary is a CPS Level 1+ Achievement School, a CPS Level 1 Arts Certification School and a CPS Exemplary Achievement Award Winner. Enrolling over 1,000 preschool, elementary and middle school students, Bridge Elementary strives to prepare children in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood for successful high school careers. With high scholastic standards and a dynamic learning environment, Bridge Elementary School fulfills its mission to cultivate intelligent, kind and socially aware students with valuable 21st century skills.

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Lynn Brake
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
26%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Science
44.6%
State Average
43%
Math
31%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,063:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
58.8%
White
32%
Asian
4.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 23 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/25/2025
Horrible school and environment please stay away from this place
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3.0 parent
8/15/2024
The administration has become so lenient partly because CPS as a whole does not condone disciplinary actions towards unruly students and partly because the principal is young and attempts to appease all. Teaching/Learning has suffered since Covid. This school doesn't believe in homework, vocabulary...
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5.0 parent
8/12/2024
My daughter has been attending Bridge since kindergarten. She has had supportive, intentional teachers who have positively impacted her well-being. She looks forward to attending school to learn new things. The staff at the school is familiar with my daughter because meaningful relationships are dev...
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5.0 parent
8/12/2024
My Children have been attending bridge since pre-k and every year the school exceeds my expectations. Mr Guercio is a great principal and is very attentive to the schools needs. The asst. principal’s, teachers and staff are amazing. The counseling department brings a nuance to the school and shows c...
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Bridge Elementary School

Bridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,075 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Bridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $398,508. Discover additional schools in the area, like Steinmetz College Prep, Ridgewood Community High School, Chicago Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bridge Elementary School.

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