Rhode Island is the #48 largest school system in the United States, serving 136,311 students across the 314 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 21,726 students). 86% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Rhode Island is 27%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 33%.
The top ranked public schools in Rhode Island are Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 47% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.")
(RI) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
29%
Black
9%
White
53%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Rhode Island (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Nayatt School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Rank: #22.
Barrington High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 68% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Rank: #33.
Community School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Rank: #44.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Rank: #55.
East Greenwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
300 Avenger Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1574
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1574
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clayville School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sowams Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-3
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 61% (Top 10%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Forest Park El. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
50 Woodlawn Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Rhode Island Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Lower South Providence (8 schools), Federal Hill (7 schools), West End (7 schools), Hartford (6 schools), Valley Falls (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked public schools in Rhode Island include Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Community School.
How many public schools are located in Rhode Island?
314 public schools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Minority enrollment in Rhode Island is 47% (majority Hispanic)
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