For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 246 students in Charlestown, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 66 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Charlestown, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Charlestown, RI is Charlestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charlestown, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlestown, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlestown, RI include Charlestown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlestown?
1 public schools are located in Charlestown.
What percentage of students in Charlestown go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Charlestown are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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