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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02879


At a glance
4
Schools
1,900
Students
Top rankedBroad Rock Middle School11th of 66 Rhode Island middle schools
Biggest riser
Peace Dale School up 23 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 02879 zip code area of South Kingstown, Rhode Island is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The schools include South Kingstown High, Broad Rock Middle School, and two elementary schools - Peace Dale School and Matunuck School. Overall, the schools in this South Kingstown school district demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout schools and consistent high rankings.

Matunuck School and South Kingstown High are two of the top-performing schools in the area. Matunuck School consistently ranks among the top 25-37 elementary schools in Rhode Island, with particularly strong math and science proficiency. South Kingstown High is also a high-achieving school, ranking in the top 6-11 high schools in the state and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school excels in SAT and PSAT performance, with 79% of 11th graders proficient or better in ELA and 42.7% in math.

The schools in the 02879 zip code area generally outperform state averages in ELA, math, and science proficiency, and have relatively small class sizes with student-teacher ratios ranging from 10.2 to 12.9. However, there are some differences in the socioeconomic makeup of the student populations, as indicated by the varying free/reduced lunch rates. Overall, the data suggests a strong, high-performing school district with opportunities for continued improvement and support for all students.

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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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