For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 1,415 students in Rhode Island.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island are Barrington Middle School and Archie R. Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Rhode Island include Barrington Middle School and Archie R. Cole Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Rhode Island?
2 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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