For the 2026 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 17% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), 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 more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bristol County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 more than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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