For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,620 students in Bristol, CT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, CT are Northeast Middle School, Greene-hills School and Chippens Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bristol, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 Stevens St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Greene-hills School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Chippens Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Peacedale St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
West Bristol School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, CT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, CT include Northeast Middle School, Greene-hills School and Chippens Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bristol?
4 public middle schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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