Matunuck School

Matunuck School is a public elementary school in Wakefield, Rhode Island, serving 255 students in kindergarten through grade 5. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.2 to 1, classes stay small and teachers can focus closely on individual students. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

That rating reflects consistently strong performance across both academic achievement and student growth, which scores 9.5 out of 10. Matunuck ranks second out of 302 public schools statewide and second among 172 Rhode Island elementary schools — results that place it at the very top of what public education in the state offers. Families comparing options in Wakefield will find that Matunuck holds the top spot among the three public schools in the area.

Its academic score of 9.6 outperforms 100 percent of Rhode Island public schools, meaning no school in the state posts higher academic results. For parents prioritizing measurable outcomes — strong test performance combined with meaningful year-over-year growth — Matunuck delivers data that is difficult to match anywhere in Rhode Island.

Located in a rural area, Matunuck School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.