Top Rankings
Jamestown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 403 students in Jamestown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Jamestown School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
403 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jamestown School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 62 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
30%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
93%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,037 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,764 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,037
$22,250
Spending / Student
$35,764
$21,467
Best Jamestown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Gr: PK-4 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District manages 2 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District is ranked #2 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown School District?
93% of Jamestown School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jamestown School District?
Jamestown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Jamestown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,764 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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