Best Schools in Bristol, CT
Bristol, CT has 31 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,250 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Bristol exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bristol, CT
The top high schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis S. Mills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
2. Plainville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Terryville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
4. Wolcott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 649 Students
5. Bristol Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
6. Bristol Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bristol, CT
The top middle schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Har-bur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 10 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 653 Students
2. Eli Terry Jr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
3. Tyrrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
4. Middle School Of Plainville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
5. Northeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
6. Chippens Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
7. Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bristol, CT
The top elementary schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Garda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
2. Louis Toffolon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
3. Plymouth Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 342 Students
4. Edgewood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
5. Alcott School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
6. Ellen P. Hubbell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
7. Ivy Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
8. Mountain View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
9. Greene-hills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 824 Students
10. Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plymouth School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bristol, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bristol, CT has a total population of 61,261 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bristol, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bristol, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bristol, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bristol, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bristol, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bristol, CT
How many schools are in Bristol, CT?
Bristol, CT has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,250 students in total.
How do schools in Bristol perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Bristol score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Bristol exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bristol?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Bristol
12 of 14 schools in Bristol carry a SchoolGrade (2 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 9D: 2
All 14 public schools we grade in Bristol. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (14)
- Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
- Bristol Central High School
- Bristol Early Childhood Center Becc
- Bristol Eastern High School
- Chippens Hill Middle School
- Edgewood School
- Ellen P Hubbell School
- Greene Hills School
- Ivy Drive School
- Mountain View School
- Northeast Middle School
- South Side School
- Stafford School
- West Bristol School
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.