Photo: Swampyank at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Jamestown’s public schools outscore 98% of Rhode Island districts
Math proficiency in Jamestown’s districts is 62%, above the Rhode Island average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jamestown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Rhode Island, not nationally.
From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jamestown’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,995 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Jamestown School-Lawn. Enrollment is down 14% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Jamestown’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Rhode Island school districts, #1 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores are above the Rhode Island average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jamestown, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Melrose
Grades PK–4 · 207 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Melrose
Grades PK–4 · 207 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Melrose
Grades PK–4 · 207 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Melrose
Grades PK–4 · 207 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Melrose
Grades PK–4 · 207 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Lawn
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Lawn
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Lawn
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Jamestown
Jamestown School-Lawn
Grades 5–8 · 189 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Jamestown’s public schools are run by Jamestown School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Jamestown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share Jamestown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | A+ | Jamestown |
| Newport | C− | Newport |
| North Kingstown | A− | North Kingstown |
| Narragansett | A | Narragansett |
| Portsmouth | A | Portsmouth |
| Middletown | B | Middletown |
Every school in Jamestown
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Rhode Island’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Jamestown’s schools
Are Jamestown’s schools good?
By Rhode Island’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jamestown children attend outscore 98% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #1 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Jamestown in?
Jamestown School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 396 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Jamestown spend per student?
$25,995 in Jamestown School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Jamestown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jamestown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Rhode Island. Stars are from neighbors.