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Schools in Middletown, RI

At a glance

Schools

1,969

Students

5-star school

Top rankedAquidneck School9^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Aquidneck School up 52 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

All Saints Academy 10.2 students per teacher

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Summary:

The city of Middletown, Rhode Island has a diverse school district with 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area demonstrate a mix of high-performing and average-performing institutions, with some standout schools like Aquidneck School and Middletown High School leading the way.

Aquidneck School, an elementary school, stands out as a top performer, ranking 9th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 3rd-grade proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (67.1%) and Mathematics (67.6%) are significantly higher than the Middletown and Rhode Island averages. Meanwhile, Middletown High School has a strong performance history, ranking 18th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools and earning a 4-star rating. Its 11th-grade SAT proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (66.7%) and Mathematics (30.2%) exceed the state averages.

The other schools in the district, such as Forest Avenue School and Gaudet Learning Academy, have more mixed results, with some lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the district shows disparities in spending per student, ranging from $13,308 at Gaudet Learning Academy to $19,232 at Middletown High School, which may warrant further investigation.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	NGSA Science (2025)	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	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aquidneck School	Public	PK, KG-3	70 Reservoir Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-4921	302	24	12.5	28.1%	193 (63.9%)	15 (5.0%)	58 (19.2%)	15 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	93.5	9^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.6%		56.2	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%	52						67.1							67.6							$18,864	$699	$18,165
Gaudet Middle School	Public	6-8	1113 Aquidneck Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	431	39	11.0	39.9%	262 (60.8%)	25 (5.8%)	80 (18.6%)	18 (4.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.3%)	61.3	26^th of 66 public middle schools	60.6%		64.9	21^st of 64 public middle schools	67.2%	5					42.0				38.2	38.3	43.6	40.2				29.5	35.0	36.0	33.6	$18,697	$803	$17,893
Middletown High School	Public	9-12	130 Valley Road	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 846-7250	523	49	10.6	33.3%	347 (66.3%)	27 (5.2%)	76 (14.5%)	23 (4.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.6%)	58.2	24^th of 60 public high schools	60.0%		64.6	18^th of 61 public high schools	70.5%	6	66.4	23.0	66.7	30.2	29.8															$20,023	$1,530	$18,493
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	304	25	12.1	35.9%	167 (54.9%)	26 (8.6%)	75 (24.7%)	12 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	71.1	48^th of 166 public elementary schools	71.1%		47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%	34						52.7							46.2							$17,809	$1,360	$16,449
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	259	21	12.3	40.5%	153 (59.1%)	11 (4.2%)	59 (22.8%)	7 (2.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.0%)								(n/a)					42.0		49.6	46.2				47.8		31.9	29.4				30.6	$16,178	$885	$15,293
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	143 Peckham Ln	Middletown	02842	Newport County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(401) 846-9251																			(n/a)
All Saints Academy	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	915 W Main Rd	Middletown	02842	Newport County		(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(401) 848-4300	150	11	10.2		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Middletown

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newport	1.11 mi	4	47^th
Portsmouth	2.65 mi	4	6^th
Jamestown	4.91 mi	2	2^nd
Little Compton	5.88 mi	1	1^st
North Kingstown	8.24 mi	8	13^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.