2024 Best School Districts in Rhode Island

• Barrington, RI•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  21 reviews

Alum: I truly enjoyed my time at Barrington Highschool and the teachers an environment is very encouraging and impactful. I do think the amount of pressure on students can be a lot when they reach the highschool level. However the preparedness that staff and teachers give is huge and as a graduate now in college I felt extremely prepared for college.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,377

• East Greenwich, RI•

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: As a transfer student in tenth grade, I had a unique perspective on the school. Students were ridiculously welcoming, and I was very happy with the general culture. The school also offered a challenging curriculum, with teachers that really helped and encouraged me.... Read 26 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,552

• North Kingstown, RI•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  17 reviews

Alum: This school district gave me an excellent college education that prepared me well for university higher education. I attended this school district from K through 12 and it was a wonderful, challenging experience.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,914

• Narragansett, RI•

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: Narragansett is a tight-knit community that allows for all students to have access to success if they push themselves. However, the diversity, academics, and food is poor... Read 10 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,206

• Glocester, RI•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Our school district is phenomenal in educating the whole child. From our academics to our sports teams and clubs. There’s truly something for everyone. The one thing I know the students would like see back is our “Battle of the classes” which also includes battle of the teachers. It a fun event that allows the students to laugh and have fun and compete in obstacle courses or games and see which team wins. But overall, the high school experience at Ponaganset high school is nothing short of its expectations!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 2

• Students 1,396

• Portsmouth, RI•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  22 reviews

Alum: Portsmouth High School is above average academically. The classes are a good size so you can receive extra help if needed. The school spirit is high with an exceptional band and sports have top notch facilities. It’s a well kept school and the surrounding neighborhoods are nice and very safe. It’s a small island community where everyone knows everyone. The beaches are beautiful and Portsmouth High School is rated the highest in Aquidneck Island. I really enjoyed my 4 years at this school and loved participating in the band traveling to many events and parades. They have also made advancements in the technology department to keep up with current technologies. At the present time, they are renovating the school auditorium with a state of the art sound system and brand new seating chairs. All this through the donations of many of the parents and residents of Portsmouth and Aquidneck Island. I would recommend this school to everyone who wants a great edit for their children.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 4

• Students 2,247

• West Greenwich, RI•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  38 reviews

Sophomore: The school's overall quality can be described as average, without any outstanding features. Its course offerings consist primarily of basic curricula, computer skills, hospitality classes, and a notable emphasis on art education. While the school provides a range of classes in these areas, the experience falls somewhere in the middle of the satisfaction spectrum. Although it offers a satisfactory educational environment, it may lack the exceptional qualities that would make it truly remarkable.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,572

• Cumberland, RI•

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  21 reviews

Senior: Overall my experience has been average. The administration could be more visible and present. I have had some great teachers and I think the majority care about the students. I would like to see something done about the vaping issue. It is impossible to use the restroom in the school. Administration know it's happening and do little to stop it.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 4,724

• Smithfield, RI•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  31 reviews

Senior: Smithfield Public Schools is a very small school system when compared to other schools. It's a pleasure to have been to a school where the teachers can really connect with you on a personal level. I'm not saying that every teacher was like that, just to be clear, but most of the teachers were very understanding if something came up and you needed an extension on some work. Teachers would actively urge you to take higher level courses trying to challenge you to further your education. The administration held big lectures to give us first hand experience on real life problems such as an Alumni Day talking about alumni's experience getting to college. However, the school system wasn't very structured well in my opinion. It always seemed like I was behind and didn't know what I was doing. Hopefully that can change in the near future to ensure that everyone thinking about going to Smithfield Public Schools is greeted with the welcoming teachers that I have had.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,392

• Cumberland, RI•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: I am grateful that I decided to attend and stay at Blackstone Valley Prep. Like any other school there have been ups and downs but I feel that regardless of what was happening my school stayed true to their core values which really helped mold me into the person I am today. I also feel that since the school was not relatively large, it gave me a better chance to build relationships and strengthen bonds with almost everyone in my school. The teachers were always devoted to ensuring that all students were receiving the proper education that would benefit them in the long run.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,156

• Lincoln, RI•

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: Lincoln public schools is a great educational community where students are expected to be their best. I feel as though this is comparable or better than a private school education. However, their is a large population of kids who intend to cause trouble. The new administration is working on this, but only time will tell.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,252

• North Smithfield, RI•

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  Rating 2.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: North Smithfield High School is a great school. Academics being one of them, they offer so many great challenging classes. The teachers here are kind and care about their students and want their students to be successful. The faculty are always going above and beyond and students' safety is their top priority.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,614

• Middletown, RI•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: My teachers were very kind and made sure we had what we needed to succeed. There were lots of fun extracurricular activities to take part in and I made lots of good friends throughout high school. Even through COVID-19, our teachers did everything in their power to make sure we didn't fall behind and did as much as we could to learn what we needed to learn. But our counselors were very unhelpful unless you badgered them constantly for help; even with college applications and advising. I had a nice high school experience, but I just wish I had had a bit more support, especially during my senior year when I was applying for college and writing lots of essays. In a period where we all needed lots of help, my school was not very helpful.... Read 13 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 5

• Students 2,073

• Wood River Junction, RI•

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  59 reviews

Senior: My academic experience at the school has been great, and has allowed me to take many AP and advanced level courses. I have never had problems with any teacher and was always given ample resources to aid in my personal improvement. However, some of the facilities need to be redone, as well as the cafeteria needs more variety of food options. The students are not very diverse and some of the time, it can be very difficult to go to the same school as children who are of this particular culture.... Read 59 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,200

• Wakefield, RI•

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed my time at the South Kingstown High School! They have many clubs and sports for students to choose from and get involved in.... Read 22 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,608

• Block Island, RI•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Freshman: Everybody is so close in this school and the teachers give the attention you need. In this school they let you play sports without trying out because of the small community and the teacher and staff will absolutely not let you fail.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Total schools 1

• Students 129

• North Providence, RI•

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: My experience in North Providence, high school has been, one for the books. For me, it started with Covid I spent half of my freshman year at home and then then my sophomore year, going back and forth between distance-learning, and in person learning, I missed out on dances games, school events and a lot of other things that most normal high school experiences consist of. From a really young age i have suffered from anxiety and ADHD. And to say that has made school hard for me is understatement. I struggled with focusing getting things done on time being able to go to school getting out of bed, etc. Aside from all of this, I have pushed through all my difficulties to make something of myself I have passed all of my classes with that 80 or above. I am now in AP classes and committed to the University of Rhode Island while in all of this success, my anxiety and ADHD still exists but because of North Providence high school I have succeeded in so many ways I never thought possible... Read 26 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 8

• Students 3,464

• North Scituate, RI•

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: I liked how close the community was and how everyone knew each other since it was a small school. Even if you didn't know someone that well, it wasn't intimidating to talk to them. The teachers were mostly nice and gave you a lot of support. There were lots of opportunities to get involved in clubs and extracurricular activities and really make the most of your high school experience. Students and teachers all had respect for one another, and you could come to teachers if you needed help. There were opportunities to take pathway classes to prepare you for the career you might want to persue, and the school offered Honors, Early Enrollment, and AP classes across departments. One of the only negatives was that there was not a lot of diversity in the school. The music department was one of the best parts of my high school experience, and very loved throughout the community.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,196

• Cranston, RI•

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  27 reviews

Alum: I just graduated from Cranston West and overall I had a great experience in Cranston Public Schools. Teachers are awesome and I had great relationships with most of them that made me actually want to come to school! There is a great sense of community here as well for whatever you choose to be involved in. Great place to go to school, wish my time here wasnt cut short by COVID :(... Read 27 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 24

• Students 10,258

• Bristol, RI•

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  14 reviews

Works Here: Small town schools where everyone knows your parents. Great spirit and young positive teachers. All students are treated respectfully. Many groups to join.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,941

• Coventry, RI•

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: Overall I feel that Coventry Public Schools has been good to me over the past twelve years I have been in this school district. There are so many amazing teachers throughout all the schools from elementary to high school and they truly want the best for you! Everyone is willing to help you achieve the goal that every single other person has in this district which is to get an education. I do believe there are areas where we do fall short such as getting students ready for college in high school however if you put in the work yourself anyone is willing to help. Coventry High School has definitely given me that positive school experience from me being in Elementary school to finishing high school in a few months and graduating from CHS.... Read 37 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 8

• Students 4,392

• Tiverton, RI•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Works Here: Improving and excelling! It is a student centered school. All students pushed to improve 21st century skills.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,678

• Westerly, RI•

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: I have attended this school system from the beginning of my education. My teachers go out of the way to make sure I am on the right track. The schools offer a variety of options for classes, so that each student can find something that fits their interest. One flaw within the system, is the building upkeep. The buildings are older, heat breaks or A/C breaks and leaves the temperature sometimes all skewed. Beyond that, the staff in each school I attended was amazing!... Read 9 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 6

• Students 2,378

• East Providence, RI•

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  24 reviews

Senior: My overall experience with the East Providence School District has been good, I thoroughly enjoyed elementary school and feel as if I have been given plenty of opportunities in my high school career. I do feel though, that the middle schools could have done a better job at preventing bullying in their buildings, they tended to just turn a blind eye, whilst the elementary schools and high school were willing to face it.... Read 24 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 13

• Students 5,053

• Providence, RI•

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• grade B minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,185