Little Compton

The Wilbur and McMahon Schools is the sole elementary school in Little Compton, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 210 students. This school stands out as a top-performing institution in the state, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Rhode Island.

The Wilbur and McMahon Schools has been ranked 1st, 2nd, and 6th out of 166-167 Rhode Island elementary schools in the past 3 school years, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' consistently high proficiency rates on the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) tests, exceeding both the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 77% of Wilbur and McMahon students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 76.4% in the district and 36.7% statewide for 3rd grade.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1 and per-student spending of $27,986 for the 2022-2023 school year, the Wilbur and McMahon Schools appears to have the resources and funding to support its students' academic success. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 13.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.