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Best Schools in Charlestown, RI
Charlestown, RI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,859 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Charlestown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Charlestown, RI
The top high schools in Charlestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariho High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
2. South Kingstown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
3. Westerly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
Best Middle Schools in Charlestown, RI
The top middle schools in Charlestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broad Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students
2. Chariho Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
3. Westerly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Charlestown, RI
The top elementary schools in Charlestown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dunn's Corners School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 271 Students
2. Charlestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
3. Richmond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 405 Students
4. Matunuck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
5. West Kingston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Charlestown, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Charlestown, RI has a total population of 7,182 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Charlestown, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Charlestown, RI
How many schools are in Charlestown, RI?
Charlestown, RI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,859 students in total.
How do schools in Charlestown perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Charlestown score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Charlestown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Charlestown?
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: 47%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Charlestown
1 of 1 schools in Charlestown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Charlestown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.