| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Public Schools | Barrington | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 3,405 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bristol-Warren Regional School District | Bristol | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2,888 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Bristol County compares
Together they enroll 6,293 students across 12 schools. The largest is Barrington Public Schools with 3,405 students. Districts here average 8.5/10, above the Rhode Island average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bristol County is Barrington Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Rhode Island. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bristol County, RI?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Bristol County, RI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bristol County, RI?
Of the districts serving Bristol County, Barrington Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Rhode Island school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Rhode Island reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Rhode Island and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Rhode Island only, never across state lines.