Public schools in Bristol, CT
13 open public schools with an address in Bristol, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,241
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bristol public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Bristol, CT: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,241 students, an average of 557 per school. The largest campus is Bristol Central High School (1,148 students), and the largest elementary school is Greene-Hills School (918).
Every listed school belongs to Bristol School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bristol
Elementary schools in Bristol
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen P. Hubbell School Bristol School District | KG–05 | 331 | 11.4:1 | |
| Greene-Hills School Bristol School District | KG–08 | 918 | 15:1 | |
| Ivy Drive School Bristol School District | KG–05 | 385 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mountain View School Bristol School District | KG–05 | 356 | 12.5:1 | |
| South Side School Bristol School District | KG–05 | 515 | 14.3:1 | |
| Stafford School Bristol School District | KG–05 | 353 | 12:1 | |
| West Bristol School Bristol School District | KG–08 | 833 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in Bristol
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippens Hill Middle School Bristol School District | 06–08 | 545 | 10.9:1 | |
| Northeast Middle School Bristol School District | 06–08 | 324 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Bristol
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Bristol School District | 06–12 | 268 | 10.5:1 | |
| Bristol Central High School Bristol School District | 09–12 | 1,148 | 14:1 | |
| Bristol Eastern High School Bristol School District | 09–12 | 998 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bristol
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Pre-K Academy Bristol School District | PK–PK | 267 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43%
- Hispanic38.5%
- Black8.3%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Bristol schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,241 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bristol
How many public schools are in Bristol, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Bristol: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,241 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bristol?
All listed public schools with an address in Bristol belong to Bristol School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bristol?
Bristol Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bristol, with 1,148 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bristol?
No school with an address in Bristol is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bristol schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bristol public schools is 12.9:1, higher than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bristol guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities