For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,224 students in Portsmouth, RI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,069 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, RI are Portsmouth High School, Melville School and Portsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portsmouth, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Melville School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Howard Hathaway School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Portsmouth, RI include Portsmouth High School, Melville School and Portsmouth Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Portsmouth, RI?
4 public schools are located in Portsmouth, RI.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth, RI go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth, RI?
Portsmouth, RI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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