For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 865 students in Bristol County, RI. The top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, RI are Primrose Hill School and Hugh Cole School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bristol County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Grades: PK-3
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Bristol County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Grades: 4-5
| 144 students
0395 Broadway
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Grades: 1-4
| 3 students
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Bristol County, RI include Primrose Hill School and Hugh Cole School. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Bristol County?
2 public preschools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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