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Best Schools in Barrington, RI
Barrington, RI has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,811 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Barrington don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barrington, RI
The top high schools in Barrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
2. East Providence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barrington, RI
The top middle schools in Barrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
2. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barrington, RI
The top elementary schools in Barrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nayatt School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 338 Students
2. Hampden Meadows School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
3. Sowams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 257 Students
4. Primrose Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 375 Students
5. Waddington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
6. Montessori Centre Of Barrington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Centre Of Barrington • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 60 Students
7. St Luke's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Luke's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 Students
8. Red Brick Nursery School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Brick Nursery School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barrington, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barrington, RI has a total population of 17,826 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barrington, 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 Barrington, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barrington, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barrington, 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 Barrington, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barrington, RI
How many schools are in Barrington, RI?
Barrington, RI has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,811 students in total.
How do schools in Barrington perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Barrington score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Barrington don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barrington?
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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Barrington
6 of 6 schools in Barrington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Barrington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (6)
- Barrington High School
- Barrington Middle School
- Hampden Meadows School
- Nayatt School
- Primrose Hill School
- Sowams Elementary School
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.