For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,896 students in Wood River Junction, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Wood River Junction, RI are Chariho High School, Chariho Regional Middle School and Chariho Alternative Learning A. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River Junction, 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 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Wood River Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood River Junction, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chariho High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Gr: 5-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
453 Switch Road, 15 Thelma Dri
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wood River Junction, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Wood River Junction, RI include Chariho High School, Chariho Regional Middle School and Chariho Alternative Learning A.
How many public schools are located in Woodver Junction?
5 public schools are located in Woodver Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodver Junction?
Woodver Junction public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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