Best Public Schools in Ashaway, RI

Summary:

The city of Ashaway, Rhode Island is home to a single standout public elementary school, Ashaway Elementary School, which serves grades K-4 and has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. With a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and exceptional academic performance, Ashaway Elementary is a shining example within the Chariho School District, which is ranked 21st out of 60 districts in Rhode Island.

Ashaway Elementary's test scores on the RICAS exams are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 47.1% for the Chariho district and the state. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and 13th place ranking out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools further demonstrate its academic excellence. This high-performing institution is likely a result of its low student-teacher ratio, effective teaching practices, and strong focus on student achievement.

While Ashaway Elementary serves a diverse student population, with 20.51% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school appears to be addressing the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The exceptional educational experience provided at Ashaway Elementary could serve as a model for other schools in the region, offering valuable insights into strategies for improving academic outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				RICAS English Language Arts (2025)			RICAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashaway Elementary School	Public	K-4	12A Hillside Avenue	Ashaway	02804	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 377-2211	212	14	15.1	35.4%	192 (90.6%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	91.3	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		95.6	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%	9	66.7	53.3	60.0	66.7	64.4	65.6	$20,830	$167	$20,664

Cities Near Ashaway

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Westerly	3.31 mi	6	28^th
Wood River Junction	4.27 mi	5	34^th
Charlestown	6.41 mi	1	23^rd
Hope Valley	6.67 mi	1	22^nd
Wyoming	7.82 mi	1	21^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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