Public schools in Middletown, RI
5 open public schools with an address in Middletown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,819
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Middletown public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Middletown, RI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,819 students, an average of 364 per school. The largest campus is Middletown High School (523 students), and the largest elementary school is Forest Avenue School (304).
Every listed school belongs to Middletown. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middletown
Elementary schools in Middletown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquidneck School Middletown | PK–03 | 302 | 12.6:1 | |
| Forest Avenue School Middletown | KG–03 | 304 | 12.2:1 | |
| Gaudet Learning Academy Middletown | 04–05 | 259 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaudet Middle School Middletown | 06–08 | 431 | 11.1:1 |
High schools in Middletown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School Middletown | 09–12 | 523 | 10.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Middletown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,819 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middletown
How many public schools are in Middletown, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Middletown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,819 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middletown?
All listed public schools with an address in Middletown belong to Middletown. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Middletown?
Middletown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middletown, with 523 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
No school with an address in Middletown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Rhode Island.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middletown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middletown public schools is 12.2:1, lower than the Rhode Island school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middletown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Rhode Island cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Rhode Island cities