Best Schools in Washington County, RI
Washington County, RI has 48 public schools (7 high, 10 middle, 25 elementary) serving 17,335 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, RI
The top high schools in Washington County, 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. Narragansett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Chariho High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
5. South Kingstown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
6. Westerly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
7. Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-west Greenwich • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 453 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, RI
The top middle schools in Washington County, 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. Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Jr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-west Greenwich • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 238 Students
4. Wickford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
5. Narragansett Pier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 297 Students
6. Broad Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students
7. Davisville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
8. Chariho Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 845 Students
9. Westerly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 697 Students
10. Curtis Corner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Kingstown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, RI
The top elementary schools in Washington County, 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. Narragansett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 343 Students
3. Hamilton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Kingston Hill Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston Hill Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
5. Fishing Cove El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
6. Ashaway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariho • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 195 Students
7. Forest Park El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
8. The Compass School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Compass School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
9. Stony Lane El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kingstown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
10. Dunn's Corners School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerly • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, RI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, RI has a total population of 129,839 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, 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 Washington County, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, 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 Washington County, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, RI
How many schools are in Washington County, RI?
Washington County, RI has 48 public schools: 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 17,335 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in Washington County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
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: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
14 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- North Kingstown (8)
- Wakefield (5)
- Westerly (5)
- Narragansett (3)
- Exeter (2)
- Wood River Junction (2)
- Ashaway (1)
- Block Island (1)
- Charlestown (1)
- Hope Valley (1)
- Kingston (1)
- Saunderstown (1)
- West Kingston (1)
- Wyoming (1)
School districts (5)
- North Kingstown (8 schools)
- Chariho (7 schools)
- South Kingstown (7 schools)
- Westerly (6 schools)
- Narragansett (3 schools)