For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,734 students in East Greenwich, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI are James H. Eldredge School, Archie R. Cole Middle School and George Hanaford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Greenwich, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Greenwich have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Greenwich, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H. Eldredge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
George Hanaford School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
East Greenwich, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Potowomut Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
Gr: 1-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI include James H. Eldredge School, Archie R. Cole Middle School and George Hanaford School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Greenwich?
5 public elementary schools are located in East Greenwich.
What is the racial composition of students in East Greenwich?
East Greenwich public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in East Greenwich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in East Greenwich include: Frenchtown School vs. Meadowbrook Farms School, Meadowbrook Farms School vs. Frenchtown School
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