For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,183 students in Wakefield, RI (there are 6 private schools, serving 889 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Wakefield, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, RI are Matunuck School, South Kingstown High School and Wakefield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wakefield, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matunuck School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Broad Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Peace Dale School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
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
Wakefield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Grades: PK
| 78 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wakefield, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, RI include Matunuck School, South Kingstown High School and Wakefield School.
How many public schools are located in Wakefield?
6 public schools are located in Wakefield.
What percentage of students in Wakefield go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Wakefield are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wakefield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wakefield include: Peace Dale School vs. Wakefield School, Wakefield School vs. Peace Dale School, Matunuck School vs. Wakefield School
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