For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,496 students in North Scituate, RI.
The top ranked public schools in North Scituate, RI are Fogarty Memorial, Scituate High School and North Scituate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Scituate, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in North Scituate have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Scituate, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fogarty Memorial
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
736 Snake Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Scituate High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
North Scituate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46 Institute Lane
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #55.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Scituate, RI?
The top ranked public schools in North Scituate, RI include Fogarty Memorial, Scituate High School and North Scituate School.
How many public schools are located in North Scituate?
6 public schools are located in North Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in North Scituate?
North Scituate public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Scituate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Scituate include: Scituate High School vs. Ponaganset High School
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