For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 210 students in Little Compton, RI (there are , serving 20 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Little Compton, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Little Compton, RI is Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Compton, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Little Compton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Little Compton, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Little Compton, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Little Compton, RI include Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools.
How many public schools are located in Little Compton?
1 public schools are located in Little Compton.
What percentage of students in Little Compton go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Little Compton are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Little Compton?
Little Compton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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