Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02835

Summary:

The 02835 zip code in Jamestown, Rhode Island is home to two standout public schools - Jamestown School-Melrose, an elementary school, and Jamestown School-Lawn, a middle school. Both schools are ranked among the top in the state, with Jamestown School-Melrose ranked 6th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and Jamestown School-Lawn ranked 4th out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools.

The academic performance at these schools is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Jamestown district and Rhode Island state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 91.2% of 3rd graders at Jamestown School-Melrose were proficient in ELA, compared to 91.2% in the Jamestown district and 37.8% statewide. The schools also benefit from higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, which likely contribute to their strong academic outcomes.

Overall, the schools in the 02835 zip code appear to be among the top-performing in the state, with both Jamestown School-Melrose and Jamestown School-Lawn earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This high level of academic achievement is likely driven by a combination of community resources, district support, and effective educational practices within the schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jamestown School-Lawn	Public	5-8	55 Lawn Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 423-7010	186	21	8.7	7.0%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	93.8	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%		94.4	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%	1	67.0			59.2	51.0	54.2	58.1	55.6		56.0	50.0	60.4	74.4	59.7	$20,114	$654	$19,460
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8					77.8	59.0					78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710

Cities Near Zip Code 02835

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jamestown	2.39 mi	2	3^rd
North Kingstown	3.36 mi	8	15^th
Newport	4.2 mi	4	48^th
Middletown	4.74 mi	5	35^th
Portsmouth	4.99 mi	4	11^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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