For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,359 students in Bristol, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT are Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Bristol, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bristol Central High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,113 students
Rank: #22.
Bristol Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Bristol, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Bristol Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Chippens Hill Middle School Functional Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Chms Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
120 Park St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
3 North St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7807
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7807
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Community/vocational Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
129 Church St.
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7088
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7088
Grades: 12
| 12 students
Greene-hills Goal Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
718 Pine Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 450
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7002
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7002
Grades: 10-12
| 6 students
Hubbell/extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
90 W. Washington Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
Ivy Drive Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
160 Ivy Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Grades: 3
| 5 students
Ivy Drive Medically Fragile (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
160 Ivy Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Grades: 4-5
| 4 students
291 Burlington Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7804
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7804
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
70 Memorial Blvd
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7882
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7882
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Mt. View Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
71 Vera Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Grades: 1-2
| 5 students
Northeast Ms/extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Grades: 6-7
| 5 students
Northeast Ms/goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Prek Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
240 Stafford Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3335
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3335
Grades: PK
| 8 students
South Side Extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
21 Tuttle Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Grades: 1-4
| 4 students
South Side Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
21 Tuttle Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Grades: 4-5
| 9 students
Stafford Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 Louisiana Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7826
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7826
Grades: 1-3
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT include Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
2 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bristol include: Bristol Central High School vs. Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol Eastern High School vs. Bristol Central High School
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