For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 883 students in Wood River Junction, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River Junction, RI are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wood River Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wood River Junction, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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: 2-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Wood River Junction, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River Junction, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River Junction, RI include Chariho Regional Middle School and Chariho Alternative Learning A.
How many public elementary schools are located in Woodver Junction?
2 public elementary schools are located in Woodver Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodver Junction?
Woodver Junction public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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