For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,057 students in Narragansett, RI (there are 3 private schools, serving 174 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Narragansett, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Narragansett, RI are Narragansett Elementary School, Narragansett High School and Narragansett Pier School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Narragansett, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Narragansett have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Narragansett, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Narragansett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Narragansett Pier School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Narragansett, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Narragansett, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Narragansett, RI include Narragansett Elementary School, Narragansett High School and Narragansett Pier School.
How many public schools are located in Narragansett?
3 public schools are located in Narragansett.
What percentage of students in Narragansett go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Narragansett are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Narragansett?
Narragansett public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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