Top Rankings
Jamestown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Jamestown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Jamestown School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
396 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jamestown School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 62 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.6%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,101 is higher than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,722 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,510 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$40,101
$26,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$39,722
$25,182
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jamestown School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District manages 2 public schools serving 396 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District is ranked #2 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown School District?
92% of Jamestown School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Jamestown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,722 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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