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#3 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 1% of private schools

Adam J. Lewis Academy

Elementary School · Bridgeport, CT

A private elementary school in Bridgeport, CT serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

Private

500 STATE ST, Bridgeport, CT 06604

  • 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment64
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Adam J. Lewis Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,794

Median home value

$231,300

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic39.1%
Black26.6%
White15.6%
Two or More15.6%
Asian3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.2 mi474Compare →
Capital Preparatory Harbor SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–120.3 mi781Compare →
James J. Curiale SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.5 mi513Compare →
New Beginnings Inc Family AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.8PK–80.5 mi392Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Adam J. Lewis Academy is listed in Bridgeport, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Adam J. Lewis Academy

Adam J. Lewis Academy is a private elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adam J. Lewis Academy

What grades does Adam J. Lewis Academy serve?

Adam J. Lewis Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Adam J. Lewis Academy?

Adam J. Lewis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adam J. Lewis Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Adam J. Lewis Academy is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Adam J. Lewis Academy rank in CT?

Adam J. Lewis Academy ranks #3 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Adam J. Lewis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Adam J. Lewis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Adam J. Lewis Academy a private school?

Yes, Adam J. Lewis Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Adam J. Lewis Academy a religious school?

No, Adam J. Lewis Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fairfield County
Area population (ZIP 06604)
29,497
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06604; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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