For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Jamestown, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, RI are Jamestown School-melrose and Jamestown School-lawn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Jamestown, RI include Jamestown School-melrose and Jamestown School-lawn.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown?
2 public schools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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