For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,821 students in 02840, RI (there are , serving 221 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 02840, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02840, RI are Rogers High School, Claiborne Pell Elementary School and Frank E. Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02840 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02840, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02840, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rogers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Grades: PK-4
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Grades: 5-8
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
02840, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02840, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02840, RI include Rogers High School, Claiborne Pell Elementary School and Frank E. Thompson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 02840?
4 public schools are located in 02840.
What percentage of students in 02840 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 02840 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02840?
02840 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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