For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 335 students in Bristol County, RI. The top ranked public charter school in Bristol County, RI is Highlander Secondary Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bristol County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Grades: 7-12
| 335 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 charter schools in Bristol County, RI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bristol County, RI include Highlander Secondary Charter S. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public charter schools are located in Bristol County?
1 public charter schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
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