For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,821 students in 02840, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 90% 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 14% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 9-12
02840, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
435 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023
Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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?
90% 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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