For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,136 students in Johnston, RI (there are 4 private schools, serving 319 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Johnston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Johnston, RI are Brown Avenue School, Johnston Senior High School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Gr: 1-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Winsor Hill School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Thornton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Gr: 1-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
6 Collins Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnston, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnston, RI include Brown Avenue School, Johnston Senior High School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston?
8 public schools are located in Johnston.
What percentage of students in Johnston go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Johnston are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnston include: Winsor Hill School vs. Brown Avenue School, Brown Avenue School vs. Winsor Hill School
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