Best Public Schools in Peace Dale, RI

Summary:

The city of Peace Dale, Rhode Island is home to a single standout elementary school, Peace Dale School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the South Kingstown School District. This public school has consistently ranked among the top 30-50 elementary schools in the state over the past three years, with a ranking of 28 out of 166 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Peace Dale School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates on the RICAS exams in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the district and state averages, especially in the 3rd and 4th grade levels. The school also excels in science, with a proficiency rate of 53% on the NGSA, significantly higher than the 47.3% district average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.9 is favorable compared to other schools, and its spending per student of $22,335 for the 2022-2023 school year suggests a strong commitment to providing ample resources and support for its students.

Overall, Peace Dale School stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the South Kingstown School District, delivering strong academic outcomes, efficient resource allocation, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population. The school's consistent top rankings and impressive test scores indicate it is a standout educational institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	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 All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peace Dale School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1600	412	36	11.4	37.6%	311 (75.5%)	11 (2.7%)	40 (9.7%)	11 (2.7%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	81.3	28^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.1%		67.1	51^st of 166 public elementary schools	69.3%	23	53.0	62.2	60.4	43.9	55.3	57.3	39.6	45.5	48.7	$29,439	$3,193	$26,246

Cities Near Peace Dale

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wakefield	2.46 mi	3	15^th
Narragansett	3.21 mi	3	10^th
West Kingston	4.19 mi	1	20^th
Kingston	5.21 mi	1	12^th
Saunderstown	5.58 mi	1	4^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.

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