For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,470 students in North Kingstown, RI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI are Fishing Cove El. School, Stony Lane El. School and Forest Park El. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Kingstown, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Kingstown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Kingstown, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fishing Cove El. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Stony Lane El. School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Stony Lane
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6540
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6540
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park El. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Woodlawn Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Wickford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
North Kingstown, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 East Court
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
Gr: PK-3
99 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI include Fishing Cove El. School, Stony Lane El. School and Forest Park El. School. North Kingstown has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Kingstown?
7 public elementary schools are located in North Kingstown.
What is the racial composition of students in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Kingstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Kingstown include: Wickford Middle School vs. Davisville Middle School, Davisville Middle School vs. Wickford Middle School, Forest Park El. School vs. Fishing Cove El. School
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