Top Rankings
Bristol School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,241 students in Bristol School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Bristol School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
7,241 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
560 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bristol School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
39%
32%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
43%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,874 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,467 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$209 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$206 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,874
$26,315
Spending / Student
$28,467
$25,377
Best Bristol School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen P. Hubbell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 West Washington St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ivy Dr.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Vera Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Tuttle Rd.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
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:
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Bristol Eastern High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7876
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Louisiana Ave.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7824
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7735
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:
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Bristol Arts And Innovation Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Memorial Boulevard
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 584-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7072
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bristol School District?
Bristol School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,241 students.
What is the rank of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District is ranked #133 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol School District?
43% of Bristol School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bristol School District?
Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,467 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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