For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,020 students in Johnston, RI (there are 6 private schools, serving 382 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Johnston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI are Johnston Senior High School, Brown Avenue School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Johnston, RI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Grades: 1-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Thornton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Grades: 1-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Winsor Hill School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Grades: K
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
6 Collins Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Johnston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Grades: 1-5
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Johnston, RI include Johnston Senior High School, Brown Avenue School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston, RI?
8 public schools are located in Johnston, RI.
What percentage of students in Johnston, RI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Johnston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston, RI?
Johnston, RI public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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