Chariho School District

455a Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Chariho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,951 students in Chariho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
9 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
2,951 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#17 out of 62 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
29%
45%
33%
52%
31%
97%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,018 is higher than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,211 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,018
$22,389
Spending / Student
$22,211
$21,601

Best Chariho School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12a Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
190 Kingstown Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Chariho High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hope Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Gr: 1-4 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Gr: 5-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
453 Switch Road, 15 Thelma Dri
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 539-2321
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chariho School District?
Chariho School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,951 students.
What is the rank of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District is ranked #16 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chariho School District?
89% of Chariho School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Chariho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,211 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,951 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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