For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,094 students in Johnston, RI (there are 6 private schools, serving 377 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Johnston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI are Brown Avenue School, Johnston Senior High School and Winsor Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnston, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Grades: 1-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Johnston Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #33.
Winsor Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Grades: 1-5
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Thornton School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Grades: 1-5
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Grades: K
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graniteville School
Magnet School
6 Collins Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Grades: PK
| 121 students
Johnston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Grades: 1-5
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI include Brown Avenue School, Johnston Senior High School and Winsor Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston?
8 public schools are located in Johnston.
What percentage of students in Johnston go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Johnston are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnston include: Winsor Hill School vs. Brown Avenue School, Brown Avenue School vs. Winsor Hill School
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