Total enrollment
1,755
-408 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Newport
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 43%
% Black
10%
was 14%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Newport has contracted 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,163 students to 1,755. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 43% to 32% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Newport discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.