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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kent County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 18,872 students in Kent County, RI (there are 32 private schools, serving 4,080 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Kent County, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kent County, RI are East Greenwich High School, James H. Eldredge School and Archie R. Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kent County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Greenwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Avenger Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
James H. Eldredge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
George Hanaford School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Washington Oak School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Read School House Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Scott School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
833 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3585
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Asylum Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3690
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Red Chimney Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3535
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tiogue School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 East Shore Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9460
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Hopkins Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
95 Johnson Boulevard
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9477
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Coventry High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Pilgrim High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Pilgrim Parkway
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Blackrock School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12 Lacasa Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Greenwood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
93 Sharon Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3290
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Robertson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Nausauket Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3470
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Warwick Neck School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Lennox Avenue (formerly 15
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3480
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Norwood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
266 Norwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3525
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Holliman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Wps Administration Building, 6
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3170
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Sherman School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Killey Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3565
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Western Coventry School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4588 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-3355
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Wyman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Columbia Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3180
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Toll Gate High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
West Warwick High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-6596
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Of Cov
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Foster Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2727.
Hoxsie School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Glenwood Drive
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3555
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
Winman Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Centerville Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3375
Gr: 6-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2929.
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Lippitt School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Warwick Veterans Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
John F. Horgan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
Gr: K-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Oakland Beach School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kent County, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kent County, RI include East Greenwich High School, James H. Eldredge School and Archie R. Cole Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kent County?
43 public schools are located in Kent County.
What percentage of students in Kent County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Kent County are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?

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