For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 326 students in West Kingston, RI (there are , serving 141 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in West Kingston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in West Kingston, RI is West Kingston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Kingston, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in West Kingston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Kingston, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Kingston School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI?
The top ranked public schools in West Kingston, RI include West Kingston School.
How many public schools are located in West Kingston?
1 public schools are located in West Kingston.
What percentage of students in West Kingston go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in West Kingston are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Kingston?
West Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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