Jamestown School District
School District · Jamestown, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Jamestown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jamestown as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jamestown School-melrose
Jamestown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jamestown School-lawn
Jamestown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#2 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,615
+$5,938 vs Rhode Island median
District size
412 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
Top-Rated Schools in Jamestown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown School-melrose | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Jamestown School-lawn | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jamestown
Jamestown is a Jamestown, Rhode Island school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $26,615 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Jamestown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jamestown School-melrose, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Jamestown students show an average math proficiency of 69.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Jamestown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jamestown with test data.
Schools in Jamestown
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Jamestown
- Total Enrollment
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jamestown?
Jamestown has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jamestown?
The average composite rating for Jamestown is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jamestown?
Jamestown spends $26,615 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jamestown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jamestown is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jamestown?
Jamestown School-melrose is the highest-rated school in Jamestown with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Jamestown?
Across schools in Jamestown with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.3%
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Compare Jamestown with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
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.
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