Best Public Schools in Bristol, RI

Summary:

The city of Bristol, Rhode Island is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Colt Andrews School, Rockwell School, and Guiteras School) and 1 high school (Mt. Hope High School). The data reveals that Rockwell School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, with exceptional performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Meanwhile, Mt. Hope High School is the top-performing school in the Bristol Warren district, ranking 11th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools.

The data also reveals disparities in key metrics across the schools. Rockwell School has the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 9.47%, while Colt Andrews School has the highest at 41%. Additionally, Colt Andrews School and Guiteras School have the highest per-student spending at $17,661 and $17,280, respectively, compared to $14,774 for Mt. Hope High School and $15,017 for Rockwell School.

Overall, the analysis of the Bristol, Rhode Island school data reveals a diverse set of schools with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation. The standout performance of Rockwell School and Mt. Hope High School, as well as the disparities in free and reduced lunch rates and spending per student, provide valuable insights for educational stakeholders to consider when assessing and supporting the schools in the Bristol Warren district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Hope High School	Public	9-12	199 Chestnut Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5980	879	64	13.6	28.0%	746 (84.9%)	17 (1.9%)	55 (6.3%)	17 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.9%)	80.4	11^th of 61 public high schools	82.0%		79.3	11^th of 60 public high schools	81.7%		81.5	34.5	68.8	31.2	58.9									$14,774	$526	$14,249
Guiteras School	Public	K-5	35 Washington Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5932	234	17	13.7	26.9%	194 (82.9%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	76.2	41^st of 166 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.9	40^th of 167 public elementary schools	76.0%	1					47.8	60.0	40.6	50.0	50.5	45.7	37.5	54.3	46.9	$17,280	$1,056	$16,225
Rockwell School	Public	K-5	1225 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5930	264	16	16.5	9.5%	238 (90.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	91.6	14^th of 166 public elementary schools	91.6%		91	13^th of 167 public elementary schools	92.2%	1					65.1	71.9	46.8	48.8	54.1	71.9	68.1	60.5	66.4	$15,017	$1,011	$14,006
Colt Andrews School	Public	K-5	570-574 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 254-5987	300	21	14.2	41.0%	250 (83.3%)	4 (1.3%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.3%)	69.2	49^th of 166 public elementary schools	70.5%		83.1	30^th of 167 public elementary schools	82.0%	19					45.6	34.0	65.9	37.9	45.0	48.9	56.8	36.8	46.6	$17,661	$1,695	$15,966

Cities Near Bristol

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Warren	2.69 mi	3	36^th
Barrington	3.46 mi	6	5^th
Tiverton	4.57 mi	5	20^th
Portsmouth	5.07 mi	4	11^th
Warwick	5.53 mi	19	37^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.