For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,488 students in Warren, RI (there are , serving 56 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Warren, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Warren, RI are Kickemuit Middle School, Hugh Cole School and Highlander Secondary Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Warren have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Warren, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Warren, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
790 South Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3749
Gr: 4-5 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Warren, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Warren, RI include Kickemuit Middle School, Hugh Cole School and Highlander Secondary Charter S.
How many public schools are located in Warren?
3 public schools are located in Warren.
What percentage of students in Warren go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Warren are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren?
Warren public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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