Kingston Hill Academy

Kingston Hill Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Saunderstown, Rhode Island area, with a total enrollment of 260 students. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, and maintains a diverse student population.

Kingston Hill Academy is a high-performing institution, with students scoring well above the state average on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 57.1% in ELA for grade 3 (compared to 36.8% statewide), 65.1% in Math for grade 4 (compared to 36% statewide), and 61% in ELA for grade 5 (compared to 35.1% statewide). The school has been ranked among the top 23 elementary schools in Rhode Island for the 2022-2023 school year, and has consistently maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kingston Hill Academy has a predominantly white student population (78.08%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with representation from African American (2.69%), Hispanic (7.31%), Asian (4.23%), Native American (0.38%), Pacific Islander (0.38%), and students of two or more races (6.92%). The school's efficient resource allocation, with a low free/reduced lunch rate (9.23%) and high per-student spending ($13,397), suggests that it is effectively supporting student learning and well-being, contributing to its academic success.