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Best Schools in Bristol, VT
Bristol, VT has 12 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,032 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, 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, VT
The top high schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlebury Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
2. Mt. Abraham Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 621 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bristol, VT
The top middle schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlebury Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bristol, VT
The top elementary schools in Bristol, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robinson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
2. Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
3. Middlebury Id #4 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
4. Monkton Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
5. Bristol Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 411 Students
6. Beeman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
7. Ripton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 46 Students
8. The Red Cedar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Red Cedar School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 46 Students
9. Lincoln Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 70 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bristol, VT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bristol, VT has a total population of 5,086 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bristol, VT
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, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bristol, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bristol, VT.
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, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bristol, VT
How many schools are in Bristol, VT?
Bristol, VT has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,032 students in total.
How do schools in Bristol perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Bristol score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, 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: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bristol
2 of 2 schools in Bristol carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Bristol. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.