Total enrollment
1,755
-212 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Newport
Rhode Island · Public K-12
Parents in Newport have 4 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 1,755 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Newport
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
24,874
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,755
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Pell Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 657 |
| Frank E. Thompson Middle | Middle | 05-08 | 499 |
| Newport Area Career Tech Ctr | High | 09-12 | · |
| Rogers High School | High | 09-12 | 599 |
About Newport
Newport, Rhode Island is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,755 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Newport has contracted 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,967 students to 1,755.
On this page, the community for Newport discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.