| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett School District | Narragansett | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 1,128 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Kingstown School District | North Kingstown | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 3,842 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Kingstown School District | Wakefield | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,509 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Chariho Regional School District | Ashaway | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 3,102 | 8 | PK–12 | 11 |
| New Shoreham School District | Block Island | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 131 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Westerly School District | Westerly | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 2,296 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 13,008 students across 33 schools. The largest is North Kingstown School District with 3,842 students. Districts here average 7.3/10, above the Rhode Island average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Rhode Island
Washington County has 6 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Narragansett School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Rhode Island. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, RI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Washington County, RI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, RI?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Narragansett School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Rhode Island school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Rhode Island reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Rhode Island and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Rhode Island only, never across state lines.