Best Schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a total of 426 schools including 103 high schools, 72 middle schools and 249 elementary schools. A total of 162,560 students attend Rhode Island schools. On average, schools in Rhode Island score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rhode Island underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 103 high schools with 54,948 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rhode Island score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rhode Island underperform expectations.
1. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. Seekonk High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seekonk • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
3. North Kingstown Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students
4. East Greenwich High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
5. Barrington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students
6. Joseph Case High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Swansea • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
7. Wheeler High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Stonington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 343 Students
8. Chariho High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
9. South Kingstown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
10. Classical High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 72 middle schools with 36,532 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rhode Island score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rhode Island don't meet expectations.
1. North Cumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
2. Jamestown School-lawn
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Barrington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
4. Portsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students
5. Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seekonk • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
6. Davisville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
7. Wickford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
8. Curtis Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
9. Archie R. Cole Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
10. Chariho Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 249 elementary schools with 70,938 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rhode Island score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rhode Island underperform expectations.
1. Kingston Hill Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston Hill Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
2. Deans Mill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
3. Ashton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
4. Rockwell School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bristol Warren • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
5. Mildred Aitken School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seekonk • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
6. Hampden Meadows School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrington • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
7. George Hanaford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 263 Students
8. Hamilton School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
9. James H. Eldredge School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Greenwich • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
10. Washington Oak School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Coventry • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rhode Island
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rhode Island has a total population of 1,097,379 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rhode Island.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 62%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 79%
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- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 50%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations