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Best Schools in Warren, Rhode Island

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.9/10
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Choosing a school in Warren?

Use this page to compare every school in Warren by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Kickemuit Middle School

6.3/10

Middle · Bristol Warren. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Highlander Secondary Charter S

5.9/10

High · Highlander. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hugh Cole School

5.4/10

Elementary · Bristol Warren. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Warren for 2026 are Kickemuit Middle School (6.3/10), Highlander Secondary Charter S (5.9/10), and Hugh Cole School (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.9

out of 10

Median Home

$363,900

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Warren

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Kickemuit Middle School 6.3 / 10
2 Highlander Secondary Charter S 5.9 / 10
3 Hugh Cole School 5.4 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.9/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$89,722

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$363,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
36%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
22 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
61%

Of occupied housing units

How Warren compares

Rhode Island rank

#25 of 33

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Rhode Island avg (6.2)

Median household income

$90k

92% of Rhode Island median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Warren, Rhode Island

Warren, Rhode Island is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.9 out of 10, schools in Warren show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Warren is Kickemuit Middle School with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Warren is served by 2 school districts: Highlander, Bristol Warren. These districts collectively serve 3,406 students.

Warren's community shows 36% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $89,722. The poverty rate in the area is 9.2%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 02885 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 504 students · Pre-K–5th 5.4

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 649 students · 6th–8th 6.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 335 students · 7th–12th 5.9

Schools in Warren

Warren, Rhode Island · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$89,722

Median Home Value

$363,900

Median Rent

$1,253/mo

Population

11,138

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Community Profile

Warren has a median household income of $89,722. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $363,900, with a median rent of $1,253/month. The local poverty rate of 9.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Warren, Rhode Island

How many schools are in Warren, Rhode Island?

Warren has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Warren, Rhode Island?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Warren is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Warren, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Kickemuit Middle School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Warren, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked elementary school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Hugh Cole School with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Warren, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked middle school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Kickemuit Middle School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best high school in Warren, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked high school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Highlander Secondary Charter S with a composite score of 5.9/10.

How many school districts serve Warren, Rhode Island?

Warren is served by 2 school districts: Highlander, Bristol Warren.

What is the education level in Warren, Rhode Island?

According to Census data, 36% of adults in Warren have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Warren, Rhode Island?

The median household income in Warren is approximately $89,722 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Warren, Rhode Island?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Warren is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Warren, Rhode Island?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.