For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 306 students in West Kingston, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in West Kingston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in West Kingston, RI is West Kingston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Kingston, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in West Kingston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Kingston, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Kingston School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI?
The top ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI include West Kingston School.
How many public schools are located in West Kingston?
1 public schools are located in West Kingston.
What percentage of students in West Kingston go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in West Kingston are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Kingston?
West Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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