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Jamestown

At a glance

2^ndof 60 Rhode Island districts▼ 1

Better than 96% of Rhode Island districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1Grades PK, KG-12

76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835·(401) 423-7020·All Rhode Island district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 96.7% of districts

Schools

396

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedJamestown School-Melrose3^rd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Jamestown School-Melrose up 3 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Jamestown school district in Rhode Island is home to two standout educational institutions: Jamestown School-Melrose, an elementary school, and Jamestown School-Lawn, a middle school. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top performers in the state, with exceptional academic achievements and a strong commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience.

Jamestown School-Melrose is a shining example of academic excellence, ranking 3rd out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the Jamestown district and Rhode Island state averages on RICAS assessments, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. With a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (6.25%) and high spending per student ($22,221), the school is able to provide a personalized and well-resourced learning environment.

Similarly, Jamestown School-Lawn is a standout middle school, ranking 4th out of 66 Rhode Island middle schools and also earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate strong performance on RICAS assessments, with over 60% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and they outperform the Jamestown district and Rhode Island state averages, particularly in the higher grade levels. Like its elementary counterpart, Jamestown School-Lawn benefits from high spending per student ($23,900) and a favorable student-teacher ratio (9.2:1).

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Ranking:

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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 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
Jamestown School-Lawn	Public	5-8	55 Lawn Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 423-7010	189	21	9.0	11.6%	176 (93.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	95.7	4^th of 66 public middle schools	93.9%		93.8	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%		60.0			72.5	62.0	65.4	71.1	67.4			47.5	56.0	75.0	80.0	65.2	$23,945	$716	$23,229
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	207	19	10.8	9.7%	187 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	97.5	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%	3		78.7	70.7					75.0	70.2	80.5					75.0	$22,401	$1,927	$20,475

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newport	3.52 mi	4	49^th
North Kingstown	4.67 mi	8	11^th
Middletown	4.92 mi	5	20^th
Portsmouth	6.21 mi	4	5^th
South Kingstown	6.23 mi	5	12^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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