For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 241 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 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Foster, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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