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Best Schools in West Greenwich, Rhode Island

4 schools · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Public: 4
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
Estimated Scores: 25%
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Choosing a school in West Greenwich?

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

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

Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.

8.9/10

Middle · Exeter-West Greenwich. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Exeter-West Greenwich Regional

7.4/10

High · Exeter-West Greenwich. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The Greene School

5.0/10

High · The Greene School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in West Greenwich for 2026 are Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. (8.9/10), Exeter-West Greenwich Regional (7.4/10), and The Greene School (5.0/10), 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

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.7

out of 10

Median Home

$500,500

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in West Greenwich

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 rated schools; 4 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.8.9 / 10
2Exeter-West Greenwich Regional7.4 / 10
3The Greene School5.0 / 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
6.7/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$137,485

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$500,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
35%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
83%

Of occupied housing units

How West Greenwich compares

Rhode Island rank

#17 of 33

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Rhode Island avg (6.4)

Median household income

$137k

140% of Rhode Island median

Schools in this city

4

Exeter-West Greenwich runs 75% of West Greenwich's public schools

West Greenwich touches 2 districts, but Exeter-West Greenwich is the one most addresses actually attend.

Exeter-West Greenwich accounts for 3 of 4 public schools (75%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.

Among 3 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 8.9 — the spread is inside West Greenwich, not a citywide average.

About Schools in West Greenwich, Rhode Island

West Greenwich, Rhode Island is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in West Greenwich show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in West Greenwich is Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

West Greenwich is served by 2 school districts: The Greene School, Exeter-West Greenwich. These districts collectively serve 1,776 students.

West Greenwich's community shows 35% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $137,485. The poverty rate in the area is 1.8%.

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:02817(4)

Middle Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1257 students · 7th–8th8.9

High Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1463 students · 9th–12th7.4
2198 students · 9th–12th5.0

Other Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
178 students · Pre-K–Pre-K5.3

Schools in West Greenwich

West Greenwich, Rhode Island · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$137,485

Median Home Value

$500,500

Median Rent

$1,977/mo

Population

6,598

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Community Profile

West Greenwich has a median household income of $137,485. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $500,500, with a median rent of $1,977/month. The local poverty rate of 1.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Middle
1
High
2
Other
1

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in West Greenwich, Rhode Island

How many schools are in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

West Greenwich has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in West Greenwich is 6.7 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 West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked school in West Greenwich on MySchoolScout is Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked middle school in West Greenwich on MySchoolScout is Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best high school in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

The top-ranked high school in West Greenwich on MySchoolScout is Exeter-West Greenwich Regional with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

West Greenwich is served by 2 school districts: The Greene School, Exeter-West Greenwich.

What is the education level in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

According to Census data, 35% of adults in West Greenwich have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in West Greenwich, Rhode Island?

The median household income in West Greenwich is approximately $137,485 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in West Greenwich is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in West Greenwich, 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.