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Best Schools in Bristol, RI
Bristol, RI has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,314 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, 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, RI
The top high schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. Mt. Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
3. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bristol, RI
The top middle schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Kickemuit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
3. Tiverton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tiverton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bristol, RI
The top elementary schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nayatt School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 338 Students
2. Howard Hathaway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 422 Students
3. Rockwell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
4. Hampden Meadows School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
5. Colt Andrews School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
6. Hugh Cole School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
7. Guiteras School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bristol, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bristol, RI has a total population of 22,296 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bristol, RI
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, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bristol, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bristol, RI.
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, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bristol, RI
How many schools are in Bristol, RI?
Bristol, RI has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,314 students in total.
How do schools in Bristol perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Bristol score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, 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: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bristol
4 of 4 schools in Bristol carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Bristol. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.