Barrington

District Overview
Barrington Public Schools, headquartered at 283 County Road in Barrington, Rhode Island, is a fully operational, traditional public school district nestled in a large suburban setting within the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan region. Encompassing six operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, supporting learners from early childhood development through high school graduation. Currently serving an enrollment of 3,294 students, the district maintains a balanced gender ratio and a diverse student body—comprising White, Asian, Hispanic, multiracial, and Black students—who thrive within a cohesive, community-focused educational environment.

To support its student body and deliver individualized instruction, the district maintains a substantial professional context, employing over 930 full-time equivalent staff members. classroom learning is driven by approximately 498 full-time equivalent teachers and 71 instructional aides, fostering a low student-to-educator ratio that directly benefits classroom engagement. This instructional core is reinforced by a strong network of 363 support staff members dedicated to administrative efficiency, student services, and campus operations. Reachable at (401) 245-5000, Barrington Public Schools offers parents, students, and education researchers a compelling example of a well-resourced suburban public school system tailored to modern academic standards.
6
Total Schools
3,294
Total Students
498.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington
Demographic Student Count
White2,499
Hispanic238
Black54
Asian270
Two or More231
American Indian2
  • White
    2,499 (75.9%)
  • Asian
    270 (8.2%)
  • Hispanic
    238 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    231 (7.0%)
  • Black
    54 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Barrington
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,294*
Teachers (FTE):498.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Barrington
Found 6 Schools