For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public charter school serving 260 students in Rhode Island.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter school in Rhode Island is Kingston Hill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island blue ribbon public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Rhode Island (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
(401) 783-8282
Saunderstown, RI 02874
(401) 783-8282
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Rhode Island include Kingston Hill Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Rhode Island?
1 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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