For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,918 students in 02842, RI (there are 5 private schools, serving 561 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 02842, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02842, RI are Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02842 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02842, RI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02842, RI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Aquidneck School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Grades: PK-3
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Forest Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Grades: K-3
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Gaudet Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 4-5
| 287 students
02842, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Grades: K
| 53 students
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02842, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02842, RI include Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 02842?
5 public schools are located in 02842.
What percentage of students in 02842 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 02842 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02842?
02842 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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