Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/controller/county_public_schools_state.inc.php on line 249 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/controller/county_public_schools_state.inc.php on line 505 Best Public Elementary Schools in Bristol County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bristol County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,080 students in Bristol County, RI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bristol County, RI are Nayatt School, Sowams Elementary School and Barrington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bristol County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nayatt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Gr: K-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sowams Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Gr: K-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Rockwell School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1225 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5930
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Guiteras School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Washington Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Hampden Meadows School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Gr: 4-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Gr: PK-3 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Colt Andrews School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
570-574 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bristol County, RI

Bristol County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Byfield School (Closed 2009)
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Colt-andrews School (Closed 2006)
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mary V. Quirk School (Closed 2008)
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Gr: 4-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Prudence Island School (Closed 2010)
0395 Broadway
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Reynolds School (Closed 2009)
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bristol County, RI include Nayatt School, Sowams Elementary School and Barrington Middle School. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bristol County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 75 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 82 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 88 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 94 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 100 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 106 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 112 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 123
School by Type (RI):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:
Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/popper.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/tippy.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Directory does not exist in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Unable to save compiled js file in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242