For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,726 students in North Kingstown, RI (there are , serving 398 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in North Kingstown, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%). North Kingstown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
The top ranked public schools in North Kingstown, RI are Forest Park El. School, North Kingstown Sr. High School and Stony Lane El. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Kingstown, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in North Kingstown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Kingstown, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Park El. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Woodlawn Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
North Kingstown Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #33.
Stony Lane El. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Stony Lane
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6540
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6540
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Wickford Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Fishing Cove El. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
North Kingstown, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 East Court
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6340
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
99 Phillips Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6560
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Kingstown, RI?
The top ranked public schools in North Kingstown, RI include Forest Park El. School, North Kingstown Sr. High School and Stony Lane El. School. North Kingstown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public schools are located in North Kingstown?
8 public schools are located in North Kingstown.
What percentage of students in North Kingstown go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in North Kingstown are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Kingstown?
North Kingstown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Kingstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Kingstown include: Wickford Middle School vs. Davisville Middle School, Davisville Middle School vs. Wickford Middle School, Forest Park El. School vs. Fishing Cove El. School
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