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Best Schools in North Kingstown, RI
North Kingstown, RI has 20 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,298 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in North Kingstown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Kingstown, RI
The top high schools in North Kingstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Greenwich High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
2. North Kingstown Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students
3. Chariho High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Kingstown, RI
The top middle schools in North Kingstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archie R. Cole Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Jamestown School-lawn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Wickford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Davisville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
5. Chariho Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
6. Westerly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 697 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Kingstown, RI
The top elementary schools in North Kingstown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
2. Fishing Cove El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
3. Forest Park El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
4. Stony Lane El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
5. George Hanaford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 263 Students
6. Dunn's Corners School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 271 Students
7. Charlestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
8. Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
9. South County Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South County Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 72 Students
10. West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bay Christian Academy (elementary) • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 198 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Kingstown, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Kingstown, RI has a total population of 23,797 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Kingstown, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Kingstown, RI
How many schools are in North Kingstown, RI?
North Kingstown, RI has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,298 students in total.
How do schools in North Kingstown perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in North Kingstown score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in North Kingstown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Kingstown?
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: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in North Kingstown
8 of 8 schools in North Kingstown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7C: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in North Kingstown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (8)
- Davisville Middle School
- Fishing Cove El School
- Forest Park El School
- Hamilton School
- North Kingstown SR High
- Stony Lane El School
- Suzanne M Henseler Quidnesset
- Wickford Middle School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.