For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,819 students in Middletown, RI (there are 5 private schools, serving 561 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Middletown, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, RI are Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middletown, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gaudet Learning Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Gr: 4-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Gr: K-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middletown, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, RI include Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Middletown?
5 public schools are located in Middletown.
What percentage of students in Middletown go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Middletown are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Middletown include: Forest Avenue School vs. Aquidneck School, Aquidneck School vs. Forest Avenue School, Gaudet Learning Academy vs. Gaudet Middle School
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