For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 976 students in West Warwick, RI.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Warwick, RI is John F. Deering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Warwick, RI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in West Warwick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Warwick, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Gr: 5-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Warwick, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Warwick, RI include John F. Deering Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Warwick?
1 public middle schools are located in West Warwick.
What is the racial composition of students in West Warwick?
West Warwick public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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