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Washington County Public Schools

Washington County, Rhode Island

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

37

public schools

Total Enrollment

14,102

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Washington County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Rhode Island; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Washington County has 9 district entries. Chariho is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 15 listed communities. North Kingstown has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 20 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

37

in Washington County

Reported Enrollment

14,102

36 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

2

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary20
Middle7
High6
Other4

9 School Districts in Washington County

North Kingstown

8 schools
3,798 students

Chariho

8 schools
3,082 students

South Kingstown

7 schools
2,489 students

Westerly

6 schools
2,242 students

Exeter-West Greenwich

5 schools
1,532 students

Narragansett

3 schools
1,114 students

Kingston Hill Academy

1 school
260 students

The Compass School

1 school
215 students

New Shoreham

1 school
130 students

37 Public Schools in Washington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 37 matching schools

North Kingstown Sr. High

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,374 students

Chariho High School

Chariho

Wood River Junction, 02894 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,043 students

Chariho Regional Middle School

Chariho

Wood River Junction, 02894 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle845 students

South Kingstown High

South Kingstown

Wakefield, 02879 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High789 students

Westerly High School

Westerly

Westerly, 02891 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High699 students

Westerly Middle School

Westerly

Westerly, 02891 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only5–8Middle697 students

Metcalf School

Exeter-West Greenwich

Exeter, 02822 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only2–6Primary581 students

Narragansett High School

Narragansett

Narragansett, 02882 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High474 students

Davisville Middle School

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle450 students

Hamilton School

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary423 students

Curtis Corner Middle School

South Kingstown

Wakefield, 02879 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle412 students

Richmond Elementary School

Chariho

Wyoming, 02898 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary405 students

Stony Lane El. School

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary375 students

Broad Rock Middle School

South Kingstown

Wakefield, 02879 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle362 students

Wickford Middle School

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle359 students

Peace Dale School

South Kingstown

Peace Dale, 02879 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–4Primary354 students

Narragansett Elementary

Narragansett

Narragansett, 02882 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary343 students

Fishing Cove El. School

North Kingstown

North Kingstown, 02852 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary325 students

West Kingston School

South Kingstown

West Kingston, 02892 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary306 students

Narragansett Pier School

Narragansett

Narragansett, 02882 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–8Middle297 students

Washington County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Washington County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Rhode Island. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Washington County public school directory?

The directory lists 37 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Washington County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Washington County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Washington County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Washington County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Washington County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Washington County Education OverviewCounty school score: 71/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.