For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,329 students in Portsmouth, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI are Howard Hathaway 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Portsmouth, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Howard Hathaway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Gr: K-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Gr: 5-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI include Howard Hathaway School, Melville School and Portsmouth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portsmouth?
3 public elementary schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Portsmouth include: Melville School vs. Howard Hathaway School, Howard Hathaway School vs. Melville School
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