For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,225 students in North Scituate, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Scituate, RI are Fogarty Memorial, North Scituate School and Ponaganset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Scituate, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Scituate have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Scituate, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fogarty Memorial
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Scituate School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Institute Lane
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Scituate, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Scituate, RI include Fogarty Memorial, North Scituate School and Ponaganset Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Scituate?
4 public elementary schools are located in North Scituate.
What is the racial composition of students in North Scituate?
North Scituate public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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