For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,342 students in Middletown, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Middletown, RI are Aquidneck School, Gaudet Middle School and Forest Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Middletown, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Grades: PK-3
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Grades: K-3
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Gaudet Learning Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Grades: 4-5
| 273 students
Middletown, Rhode Island Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Grades: K
| 53 students
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Middletown, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Middletown, RI include Aquidneck School, Gaudet Middle School and Forest Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Middletown?
4 public elementary schools are located in Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Middletown include: Forest Avenue School vs. Aquidneck School, Aquidneck School vs. Forest Avenue School, Gaudet Learning Academy vs. Gaudet Middle School
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