For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,476 students in East Greenwich, RI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,012 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in East Greenwich, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Greenwich, RI are East Greenwich High School, James H. Eldredge School and Archie R. Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Greenwich, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in East Greenwich have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Greenwich, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Greenwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Avenger Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
James H. Eldredge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
George Hanaford School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Greenwich, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in East Greenwich, RI include East Greenwich High School, James H. Eldredge School and Archie R. Cole Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Greenwich?
6 public schools are located in East Greenwich.
What percentage of students in East Greenwich go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in East Greenwich are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Greenwich?
East Greenwich public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Greenwich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Greenwich include: Frenchtown School vs. Meadowbrook Farms School, Meadowbrook Farms School vs. Frenchtown School
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