For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 865 students in Bristol County, RI. The top-ranked public preschools in Bristol County, RI are Primrose Hill School and Hugh Cole School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bristol County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Bristol County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5993
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
570 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5991
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Gr: 4-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
0395 Broadway
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Prudence Island, RI 02872
(401) 683-3533
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
235 High Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
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 preschools in Bristol County, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bristol County, RI include Primrose Hill School and Hugh Cole School. Bristol County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Bristol County?
2 public preschools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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