Explore Rhode Island EducationRhode Island Schools
468 schools across 64 districts serving 166,357 students
School Rankings in Rhode Island
- Best Public High Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Public Elementary Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Charter High Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Charter Middle Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Charter Elementary Schools in Rhode Island
- Best High Schools in Rhode Island
- Best Public Schools in Rhode Island
School Counts
Enrollment by School Type
166,357 students enrolled
- Public130,93479%
- Private19,81512%
- Charter15,6089%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
Quick Stats
Top Rated Schools
Academics Snapshot
Student Demographics
Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Little Compton School District Little Compton | 227 | 1 | 9.2 / 10 |
2 Jamestown School District Jamestown | 420 | 2 | 8.8 / 10 |
3 East Greenwich School District East Greenwich | 2,546 | 6 | 8.3 / 10 |
4 Narragansett School District Narragansett | 1,016 | 3 | 7.8 / 10 |
5 Barrington School District Barrington | 3,368 | 6 | 7.6 / 10 |
6 Portsmouth School District Portsmouth | 2,217 | 4 | 7.5 / 10 |
7 North Kingstown School District North Kingstown | 3,938 | 9 | 6.6 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District Sued Over Parent Intimidation
Alleged incident in South Kingstown School District · Rhode Island
A school district is facing a First Amendment lawsuit. The suit alleges the district outsourced the intimidation of a parent to teachers' unions. This action reportedly followed national attention over threats to sue the parent for public records requests.
CRT Monitoring Resource Website
Alleged statewide incident in Rhode Island
This report describes CriticalRace.org, an online resource for parents and students concerned about Critical Race Theory. The website compiles research and data on CRT's influence within educational institutions. It aims to provide information to empower stakeholders regarding these issues.
School implements race-based segregation
Alleged incident at Moses Brown School · Rhode Island
The school introduced a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan that included the concept of intersectionality and led to the segregation of students by race for school activities. Parents and students reported concerns about the ideological messaging, including the idea that all white people are racist. The institution stated this work was part of its commitment to becoming an antiracist school.
District Adopts Antiracism Curriculum
Alleged incident in South Kingstown School District · Rhode Island
The school district implemented policies and curriculum changes promoting "antiracism" and critical race theory concepts. This included recommending specific books, requiring staff training, and introducing an ethnic studies graduation requirement. These changes were influenced by local activist groups and school committee members.
FOIA Filed For Curriculum Review
Alleged incident in South Kingstown School District · Rhode Island
A formal information request was submitted to the district regarding its professional development and curriculum. The request seeks details on costs and communications related to racial equity, critical race theory, and gender identity initiatives. This inquiry aims to understand changes made to classroom practices.