For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,213 students in Bristol, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT are Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Bristol, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bristol Central High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bristol, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Bristol, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7058
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Bristol Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Redstone Hill Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7709
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Chippens Hill Middle School Functional Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Chms Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
551 Peacedale Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3881
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
120 Park St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7815
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Community/vocational Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
129 Church St.
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7088
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7088
Gr: 12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
345 Mix St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7827
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Greene-hills Goal Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
718 Pine Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7822
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Homebound High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 450
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7002
Bristol, CT 06011
(860) 584-7002
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Hubbell/extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
90 W. Washington Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7842
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Ivy Drive Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
160 Ivy Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Gr: 3 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Ivy Drive Medically Fragile (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
160 Ivy Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7844
Gr: 4-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
291 Burlington Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7804
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7804
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
70 Memorial Blvd
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7882
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7882
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Mt. View Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
71 Vera Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7726
Gr: 1-2 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Northeast Ms/extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students
Northeast Ms/goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Prek Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
240 Stafford Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3335
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-3335
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
South Side Extended Resource (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
21 Tuttle Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Gr: 1-4 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
South Side Goal (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
21 Tuttle Road
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7812
Gr: 4-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Stafford Autism (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 Louisiana Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7826
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-7826
Gr: 1-3 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bristol, CT include Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bristol?
2 public high schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bristol include: Bristol Central High School vs. Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol Eastern High School vs. Bristol Central High School
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