For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,563 students in Bristol County, RI (there are 7 private schools, serving 847 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Bristol County, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%). Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
The top ranked public schools in Bristol County, RI are Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bristol County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nayatt School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Grades: K-3
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Barrington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
Sowams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barrington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Primrose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Grades: PK-3
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Hampden Meadows School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Grades: 4-5
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Rockwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5930
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5930
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Guiteras School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Washington Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #99.
Colt Andrews School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570-574 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Hope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5980
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #1111.
Kickemuit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #1212.
Hugh Cole School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1313.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Bristol County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Grades: 4-5
| 144 students
0395 Broadway
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Grades: 1-4
| 3 students
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Bristol County, RI include Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public schools are located in Bristol County?
13 public schools are located in Bristol County.
What percentage of students in Bristol County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Bristol County are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bristol County include: Primrose Hill School vs. Nayatt School, Mt. Hope High School vs. Barrington High School, Sowams Elementary School vs. Nayatt School
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