New Shoreham School District

New Shoreham School Department, 15 High Street
Block Island, RI 02807
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

New Shoreham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 125 students in New Shoreham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public School in New Shoreham School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
315 Schools
# Students
125 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Shoreham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#22 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
29%
40-44%
33%
40-59%
31%
(21-22)
≥50%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
26%
30%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
71%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $48,624 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,152 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,624
$22,250
Spending / Student
$47,152
$21,467

Best New Shoreham School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Shoreham School District?
New Shoreham School District manages 1 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of New Shoreham School District?
New Shoreham School District is ranked #22 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Shoreham School District?
71% of New Shoreham School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Shoreham School District?
New Shoreham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is New Shoreham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $47,152 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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