For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 313 students in West Kingston, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in West Kingston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in West Kingston, RI is West Kingston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Kingston, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in West Kingston have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Kingston, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Kingston School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI include West Kingston School.
How many public schools are located in West Kingston?
1 public schools are located in West Kingston.
What percentage of students in West Kingston go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in West Kingston are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Kingston?
West Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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