For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,402 students in Westerly, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westerly, RI are State Street School, Dunn's Corners School and Westerly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westerly, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westerly have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westerly, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2340
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2340
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Dunn's Corners School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 1/2 Plateau Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Westerly Middle 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
| 649 students
Rank: #44.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 Springbrook Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Westerly, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
93 Tower Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2715
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Westerly, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westerly, RI include State Street School, Dunn's Corners School and Westerly Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westerly?
4 public elementary schools are located in Westerly.
What is the racial composition of students in Westerly?
Westerly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westerly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Westerly include: Dunn's Corners School vs. State Street School
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