For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 924 students in Bristol, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bristol, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol, FL are Liberty County High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bristol, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12852 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
11051 Nw State Road 20
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bristol, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bristol, FL include Liberty County High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty Virtual Franchise.
How many public schools are located in Bristol?
6 public schools are located in Bristol.
What percentage of students in Bristol go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bristol are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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