Best 02817 Rhode Island Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 996 students in 02817, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 02817, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02817, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 02817 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02817, RI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02817, RI Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Gr: 7-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 02817, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in 02817, RI include Exeter-west Greenwich Regional, Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior and The Greene School.
How many public schools are located in 02817?
4 public schools are located in 02817.
What percentage of students in 02817 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02817 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02817?
02817 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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