School District · Rhode Island
Portsmouth School District
📍 Portsmouth, RI · Newport County · NCES LEAID 4400870
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
29 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4400870
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Portsmouth School District2 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Portsmouth School District?▼
Portsmouth School District serves 2 zip codes: 02871, 02872. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Portsmouth School District rated?▼
Portsmouth School District has an overall rating of 9 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 87th percentile among Rhode Island school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Rhode Island only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Portsmouth School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 2,183 students across 4 schools for Portsmouth School District.
What grades does Portsmouth School District serve?▼
Portsmouth School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Portsmouth School District?▼
You can reach Portsmouth School District by phone at (401)683-1039 or by mail at 29 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Portsmouth School District
Portsmouth School District is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Rhode Island, primarily in Newport County. It carries an overall rating of 9/10 (Excellent), the 87th percentile among Rhode Island districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Rhode Island districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (401)683-1039 before making a housing decision.