Park City Prep Charter School (2026 List)

About Park City Prep Charter School

The West End area is home to Park City Prep Charter School, which is at 1550 State Street. Students in grades 4 through 8 go to this school. The student–teacher ratio is 19:1. Math proficiency is 35%. Reading proficiency is 48%. The gender mix is 44% female and 56% male. This school keeps its urban students in a highly structured and academically focused setting. The school stresses the importance of sticking to routines and having a goal-oriented environment to get students ready for the challenges of high school. Teachers and families work together closely to make sure that all students have high expectations. This professional setting encourages students to develop good study habits and self-control. The climate is meant to be both helpful and hard for everyone. In this Bridgeport neighborhood, homes usually cost between $220,000 and $395,000. Parents often say they trust the dedicated staff and the one-on-one help their kids get all year long. This school is one of the best middle schools in Connecticut.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 48% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

403

Total Students

$49860

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.71%

Asian 1.24%

Hispanic 44.17%

Black 47.15%

Two+ Races 0.99%

Native Am. 0.74%

White

5.71%

Asian

1.24%

Hispanic

44.17%

Black

47.15%

Two+ Races

0.99%

Native Am.

0.74%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 403

43.92%

177 Female

56.08%

226 Male

Student Population

403 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

201 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Park City Prep Charter School Contact Information

Address

1550 State Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06605

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Phone

(203) 953-3766

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Website

parkcityprep.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Park City Prep Charter School celebrated its track team setting multiple school records in the 100M, 200M, and 800M events during the recent 2025-2026 athletic season.

Park City Prep Charter School achieved elite academic status in 2026, ranking #3 among all Connecticut Charter Middle Schools for performance.

Park City Prep Charter School successfully opened applications for its expanded 5th-grade program to provide early STEM intervention for Bridgeport students.

FAQ

Q1. When does Park City Prep Charter School's homeroom start?

Ans. The official start time for homeroom is 7:55 am, and regular academic classes are set to meet from 8:07 am to 3:55 pm.

Q2. Does Park City Prep Charter School have activities that last longer than a day?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in different extended day programs that start at 4:00 PM and end around 5:00 PM.

Q3. What time does Park City Prep Charter School let out on Fridays?

Ans. Every Friday at noon, students are let out early so that teachers can go to professional development and training sessions.

Q4. How long will Park City Prep Charter School take applications for 2026?

Ans. The school will take applications for the 2026–2027 school year until April 13, 2026. After that, they will move to a waitlist.

Q5. Does Park City Prep Charter School have specific goals for hiring?

Ans. The school is currently looking for 75 students to fill 4th grade and about 30 students to fill 5th grade.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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