For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,014 students in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI.
The top ranked public schools in Newport East are Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middletown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Grades: PK-3
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Grades: K-3
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Gaudet Learning Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 4-5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI include Middletown High School, Aquidneck School and Gaudet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown?
the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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