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ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS
Thank you for your interest in our Achievement First (AF) Bridgeport Academy schools (grades K-8th) or our AF Amistad High School (grades 9th-12th)! The lottery enrollment period for our 2026-2027 school year is now closed. However, if you are interested in a seat at our schools, you can join the waitlist by clicking the “Join the Waitlist” button below.
(Please note: To submit an application for the current 25-26 school year, please contact us at [email protected] or (203) 913-7355.)
Important Information:
- Students must be Bridgeport residents to apply to the lottery/waitlist for our AF Bridgeport schools.
- To enter kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year, students must turn five years old by 9/01/2026. Students who turn five years old on 9/02/2026 through 12/31/2026 must participate in our kindergarten-readiness assessment to determine eligibility for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Students entering grades K-4 can apply for AF Bridgeport Academy Elementary, 655 Stillman Ave., Bridgeport, CT.
- Students entering grades 5-8 can apply for AF Bridgeport Academy Middle, 529 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT.
- Bridgeport students entering grades 9-11 can also apply for AF Amistad High School, 580 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT by clicking the “Join the Waitlist” button above.
Visit a School
Please reach out to [email protected] for more information about visiting our AF Bridgeport Academy schools or AF Amistad High.
Questions?
- Email: [email protected]
- Call/Text: (203) 913-7355

Need help applying? Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
How to Apply – English Video Below
¿Necesitas ayuda para aplicar? Mira el video a continuación para ver las instrucciones paso a paso.
Cómo aplicar – Video en español a continuación
