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North Kingstown School District

100 Romano Vineyard Way, Ste. 120
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

North Kingstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,726 students in North Kingstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
51±¬ÁÏs in North Kingstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,726 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#6 out of 62 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
29%
56%
33%
55%
31%
94%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
81%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,191 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,771
$22,250
Spending / Student
$21,191
$21,467

Best North Kingstown School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fishing Cove El. School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Stony Lane El. School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
825 Stony Lane
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6540
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park El. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Woodlawn Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6380
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
North Kingstown Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Wickford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Kingstown School District?
North Kingstown School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,726 students.
What is the rank of North Kingstown School District?
North Kingstown School District is ranked #6 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kingstown School District?
81% of North Kingstown School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kingstown School District?
North Kingstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is North Kingstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,191 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,726 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in RI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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