Bridgeport Elementary

Bridgeport Elementary is a public school in Bridgeport, California, serving 51 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. With a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, it earns an Exceptional rating — placing it 14th out of 9,533 public schools statewide and first among all five schools in Eastern Sierra Unified. Academic performance scores an 8.5 out of 10, but growth is where Bridgeport Elementary truly separates itself, scoring 9.9 out of 10.

That growth score reflects how much students advance relative to peers with similar starting points — a strong indicator of classroom effectiveness regardless of enrollment size. At 51 students, the school maintains a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, giving teachers consistent access to individual learners. The numbers put Bridgeport Elementary in rare company.

It outperforms 100 percent of California public schools, a distinction that holds across both academic achievement and student growth measures. For families weighing options in the Eastern Sierra region, the data is straightforward: no other school in the district comes close, and few schools anywhere in California do. Parents searching for a small public school with documented, top-tier outcomes will find Bridgeport Elementary among the strongest candidates in the state.

With an enrollment of 51 students, Bridgeport Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bridgeport Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.