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Best Schools in Newport, RI
Newport, RI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,601 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Newport meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newport, RI
The top high schools in Newport, 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. Middletown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
3. Rogers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport, RI
The top middle schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-lawn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Gaudet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
3. Frank E. Thompson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 546 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport, RI
The top elementary schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jamestown School-melrose
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 224 Students
2. Aquidneck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 318 Students
3. Gaudet Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 287 Students
4. Claiborne Pell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 697 Students
5. St Michaels Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michaels Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport, RI has a total population of 24,993 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newport, 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 Newport, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport, 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 Newport, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newport, RI
How many schools are in Newport, RI?
Newport, RI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,601 students in total.
How do schools in Newport perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Newport score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Newport meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newport?
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: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Newport
3 of 3 schools in Newport carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Newport. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.