For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 magnet public middle schools serving 33,869 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Rhode Island are Barrington Middle School, Wickford Middle School and Jamestown School-lawn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet 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.
Wickford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Jamestown School-lawn
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
North Cumberland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
North Smithfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 506 students
Rank: #88.
Narragansett Pier School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Grades: 7-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1010.
The Compass School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #1111.
Portsmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1313.
Davisville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Ponaganset Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #1515.
Block Island School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1616.
Birchwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1717.
Scituate Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #1818.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1919.
Kickemuit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #2020.
Hope Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #2121.
Chariho Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 845 students
Rank: #2222.
Gaudet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #2323.
Westerly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 697 students
Rank: #2424.
Curtis Corner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Rank: #2525.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: K-7
| 425 students
Rank: #2626.
Tiverton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Quintal Drive
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6668
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6668
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Rank: #2727.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Grades: 7-8
| 324 students
Rank: #2828.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #2929.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #3030.
Western Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #3131.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3232.
alan shawn feinstein Middle School of cov
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Foster Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Park View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #3535.
Warwick Veterans Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Rhode Island include Barrington Middle School, Wickford Middle School and Jamestown School-lawn.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Rhode Island?
70 magnet public middle schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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