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Rhode Island Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island

The average student-teacher ratio in Rhode Island public schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1 11:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #22.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 1-12
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Aventure Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
425 Branch Ave.
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-1707
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy High School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9
600 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Guiteras School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 2-5
35 Washington Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5932
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-8
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Lippitt School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-5
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Narragansett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-4
39 Springbrook Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-5
166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-12
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Dunn's Corners School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-4
8 1/2 Plateau Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Hope School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
391 North Road
Hope, RI 02831
(401) 821-3651
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Old County Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Rogers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6235
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
State Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-4
35 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2340
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Tiverton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Urban Collaborative Program
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 7-8
75 Carpenter Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-0881
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Westerly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Rank: #16 - 2916. - 29.
Woonsocket Middle Villa Nova
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
Agnes E. Little School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-5
60 South Bend Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6256
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
Austin T. Levy School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-1
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Rank: #30 - 6730. - 67.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-8
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Rhode Island average public schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Rhode Island?
The best top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island include R.i. School For The Deaf, Block Island School and Chariho Alternative Learning A.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Rhode Island?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Rhode Island is R.i. School For The Deaf, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is R.i. School For The Deaf, with a value of 3:1.

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