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Best Bristol Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,973 students in Bristol, CT (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,018 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bristol, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol, CT are Ellen P. Hubbell School, Ivy Drive School and Mountain View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bristol, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
90 West Washington St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Drive School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 Vera Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
South Side School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 Stevens St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Greene-hills School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
718 Pine St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Chippens Hill Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Peacedale St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Bristol Eastern High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Stafford School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Louisiana Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Bristol Central High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
West Bristol School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Clark Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Pre-k Academy
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bristol, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol, CT include Ellen P. Hubbell School, Ivy Drive School and Mountain View School.
How many public schools are located in Bristol?
12 public schools are located in Bristol.
What percentage of students in Bristol go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bristol are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?

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