Public schools in West Warwick, RI
6 open public schools with an address in West Warwick, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,423
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Warwick public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in West Warwick, RI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,423 students, an average of 571 per school. The largest campus is West Warwick High School (1,081 students), and the largest elementary school is John F. Horgan School (475).
Every listed school belongs to West Warwick. 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 13:1, similar to 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 60% 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 West Warwick
Elementary schools in West Warwick
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Elementary School West Warwick | KG–04 | 427 | 12.9:1 | |
| John F. Horgan School West Warwick | KG–04 | 475 | 14.4:1 | |
| Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick | KG–04 | 373 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in West Warwick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Deering Middle West Warwick | 05–08 | 976 | 10.4:1 |
High schools in West Warwick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick High School West Warwick | 09–12 | 1,081 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Warwick
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maisie E. Quinn School West Warwick | PK–PK | 91 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black5.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 West Warwick schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,423 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Warwick
How many public schools are in West Warwick, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in West Warwick: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,423 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Warwick?
All listed public schools with an address in West Warwick belong to West Warwick. 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 West Warwick?
West Warwick High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Warwick, with 1,081 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Warwick?
No school with an address in West Warwick 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 West Warwick schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Warwick public schools is 13:1, similar to 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 West Warwick 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