Chariho

Summary:

The Chariho school district in Rhode Island consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole performs well, with most schools earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating a quality education across the district.

Among the standout schools in the district, Ashaway Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with very high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Chariho High School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 10 high schools in Rhode Island and earning 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger. The Chariho Alternative Learning A school stands out for serving a high-needs population and still achieving a commendable 84% four-year graduation rate.

While there is some variability in performance between the elementary schools, the Chariho district overall provides a quality education, with several standout performers and a commitment to supporting students of all backgrounds and needs. The district's per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggest a potential relationship between resource allocation and student outcomes, an area that could be further explored to understand the factors contributing to the schools' success.

District Detail

455A Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894

(401) 364-7575

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 60 Rhode Island districts

See the 2025 Rhode Island District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,951

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Chariho High School	Public	9-12	453 Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-7778	991	78	12.7	27.3%	890 (89.8%)	6 (0.6%)	46 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.8%)	84.7	8^th of 60 public high schools	86.7%		85.7	7^th of 61 public high schools	88.5%	1	69.4	45.8	71.6	45.0	58.1															$20,271	$400	$19,871
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	363 Carolina Back Road	Charlestown	02813	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-7716	246	19	12.9	31.3%	209 (85.0%)	4 (1.6%)	14 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	71.9	45^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.9%		73.9	45^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.9%							42.0	54.5					46.1	46.4	84.8					58.8	$20,450	$1,039	$19,411
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
Richmond Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Kingstown Road	Wyoming	02898	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2441	371	28	13.2	31.3%	318 (85.7%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (6.2%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	75.2	42^nd of 166 public elementary schools	74.7%		88.2	19^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.6%	23						52.7	58.7					55.5	35.1	65.1					48.9	$18,747	$460	$18,287
Chariho Alternative Learning A	Public, Alternative	1-12	455C Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 315-2880	71	10	7.1	64.8%	57 (80.3%)	2 (2.8%)	8 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)			33.3	8.3	13.0
Hope Valley Elementary School	Public	1-4	15 Thelma Drive	Hope Valley	02832	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2321	226	12	18.8	18.6%	204 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	72.9	44^th of 166 public elementary schools	73.5%		61.3	55^th of 166 public elementary schools	66.9%	11						60.6	45.2					53.1	45.5	45.2					45.3	$24,203	$213	$23,991
Chariho Regional Middle School	Public	5-8	455B Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 364-0651	834	67	12.4	30.2%	746 (89.4%)	3 (0.4%)	24 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.0%)	78	15^th of 66 public middle schools	77.3%		74.6	13^th of 64 public middle schools	79.7%	2					56.7			44.6	41.5	47.5	48.1	45.4			42.7	49.7	34.3	42.9	42.4	$19,315	$1,457	$17,858
Chariho Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	459 Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-6869	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hope Valley Elementary Annex	Public	PK	453 Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 539-2321	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																				$15,257	$963	$14,295

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Westerly	7.69 mi	6	23^rd
South Kingstown	7.82 mi	5	12^th
The Compass School	9.82 mi	1	10^th
Exeter-West Greenwich	10.17 mi	5	14^th
Kingston Hill Academy	10.18 mi	1	3^rd

See the top RI Rhode Island districts

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.