For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,251 students in West Warwick, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Warwick, RI are Wakefield Hills El. School, Greenbush Elementary School and John F. Horgan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Warwick, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Warwick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 West Warwick, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
John F. Horgan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
Gr: K-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Gr: 5-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Warwick, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Warwick, RI include Wakefield Hills El. School, Greenbush Elementary School and John F. Horgan School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Warwick?
4 public elementary schools are located in West Warwick.
What is the racial composition of students in West Warwick?
West Warwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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