Best Foster Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 226 students in Foster, RI.
The top-ranked public school in Foster, RI is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Foster, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Foster have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Foster, RI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Foster, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Foster, RI include Capt. Isaac Paine El. School.
How many public schools are located in Foster?
1 public schools are located in Foster.
What is the racial composition of students in Foster?
Foster public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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