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Best Schools in 02879, RI
02879, RI has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,818 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 02879 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02879, RI
The top high schools in 02879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narragansett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
2. Chariho High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
3. South Kingstown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02879, RI
The top middle schools in 02879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narragansett Pier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 297 Students
2. Broad Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students
3. Chariho Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
4. Curtis Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02879, RI
The top elementary schools in 02879, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narragansett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 343 Students
2. Peace Dale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
3. Matunuck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
4. West Kingston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
5. Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02879, RI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02879, RI has a total population of 21,034 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02879, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02879, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02879, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02879, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02879, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02879, RI
How many schools are in 02879, RI?
02879, RI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,818 students in total.
How do schools in 02879 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 02879 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 02879 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02879?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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