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Barrington School District (2026) - Barrington, RI

Barrington School District

283 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,267 students in Barrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Barrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 34% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Barrington School District are Nayatt School, Barrington High School and Sowams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Barrington School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
3,267 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Barrington School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#1 out of 62 school districts
(Top 5%)
63%
29%
69%
33%
63%
31%
96%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
76%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,786 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,085
$22,389
Spending / Student
$18,786
$21,601

Best Barrington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nayatt School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Nayatt Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3175
Gr: K-3 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Barrington High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Sowams Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
364 Sowams Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3180
Gr: K-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Hampden Meadows School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3166
Gr: 4-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barrington School District?
Barrington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,267 students.
What is the rank of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District is ranked #1 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington School District?
76% of Barrington School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barrington School District?
Barrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Barrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,786 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in RI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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