For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 981 students in West Greenwich, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in West Greenwich, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Greenwich, RI are Exeter-west Greenwich Regional, Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior and The Greene School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Greenwich, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in West Greenwich have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Greenwich, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Greenwich, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in West Greenwich, RI include Exeter-west Greenwich Regional, Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior and The Greene School.
How many public schools are located in West Greenwich?
4 public schools are located in West Greenwich.
What percentage of students in West Greenwich go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in West Greenwich are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Greenwich?
West Greenwich public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Greenwich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Greenwich include: Exeter-west Greenwich Regional vs. The Greene School, The Greene School vs. Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
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