NARRAGANSETT PIER SCHOOL

Narragansett Pier School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Narragansett school district, located in Narragansett, RI with about 432 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Narragansett Pier School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Narragansett Pier School, located at 235 South Pier Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island, serves as the town’s primary middle school, typically catering to students in grades 5 through 8. As a central pillar of the Narragansett School System, the school is situated in a coastal community, reflecting the town’s values of academic excellence, community involvement, and local pride. The facility is designed to support the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, offering a structured environment that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Narragansett Pier School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for extracurricular engagement, arts, and physical education. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location and community resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become active and responsible participants within both the local Narragansett community and the broader world.

For more information, contact Narragansett Pier School at (401) 792-9430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.