📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Washington County, RI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Narragansett School District | Narragansett | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | North Kingstown School District | North Kingstown | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #3 | South Kingstown School District | Wakefield | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #4 | Chariho Regional School District | Wood River Junction | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #5 | New Shoreham School District | Block Island | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #6 | Westerly School District | Westerly | 5/10 Average | 47th |
Best School Districts in Washington County, Rhode Island (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Washington County, Rhode Island that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Rhode Island, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Washington County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, Rhode Island? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Washington County, Rhode Island, the highest-rated is Narragansett School District (Narragansett), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Rhode Island districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Rhode Island and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.