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 Welcome to Colt Andrews School!

A US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School! 

Colt Andrews School is a Pre-K - 5 elementary school located in beautiful historic Bristol, RI. 

Colt Andrews is a welcoming, inclusive school community committed to student success developed through nurturing, engaging, responsive instruction in a safe, healthy learning environment in collaboration with families and the community.

Colt Andrews School instills a love of learning in all our students in order to prepare them to be responsible, global citizens.

Colt Andrews is a Feinstein Learning School.

Colt Andrews Elementary School in Bristol, RI, features a unique history with two main buildings: the original Colt Memorial High School (1906), a grand marble structure gifted by Samuel P. Colt in memory of his mother, and the adjacent Andrews School (1938), built later to expand the campus; today, the combined K-5 school uses both buildings, blending historic architecture with modern educational needs for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. 

The Colt School (1906)

  • Origin: A gift to the town from industrialist Samuel P. Colt, intended as a high school.
  • Memorial: Built in memory of his mother, Theodora DeWolf Colt.
  • Architecture: A monumental Renaissance Revival building of white marble, designed by Boston architects Cooper & Bailey, featuring a prominent Corinthian portico and the Colt family crest.
  • Historic Status: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

The Andrews School (1938)

  • Addition: Constructed directly across the street from the Colt School to accommodate growth.
  • Modernization: The campus has seen recent renovations, merging the historic charm of the Colt building with modern facilities. 

The School Today (K-5)

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