For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,394 students in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newport East are Aquidneck School, Gaudet Middle School and Forest Avenue 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown, RI include Aquidneck School, Gaudet Middle School and Forest Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Newport East, Middletown?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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