For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
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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