For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,400 students in Portsmouth, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI are Howard Hathaway School, Melville School and Portsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Portsmouth, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Hathaway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Grades: K-4
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Melville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 635 students
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portsmouth, RI include Howard Hathaway School, Melville School and Portsmouth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portsmouth, RI?
3 public elementary schools are located in Portsmouth, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth, RI?
Portsmouth, RI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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