Rhode Island Snapshot
318
Public Schools in Rhode Island
23
Colleges in Rhode Island
71.1%
Avg Completion Rate
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island
71.10%
National Average
56.52%
Rhode Island's avg completion rate is 25.8% higher than the national average.
Rhode Island Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Rhode Island — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
13 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 1
Homeschool Regulation
Approval, testing, and curriculum oversight
School Choice
Tax credit scholarship (limited)
Per-Pupil Spending
34% above national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Rhode Island
Rhode Island requires school attendance from age 5 through age 18 — a total of 13 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory; children must enter K by 5 by Sep 1.
Homeschool Laws in Rhode Island
Rhode Island falls in the high regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Approval, testing, and curriculum oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: Yes
- Specific subjects mandated: Yes
Approval from school committee; annual progress assessment
School Choice in Rhode Island
Rhode Island operates the following private-school choice programs:
- Tax credit scholarship program
Tax credit scholarship (limited)
School Spending & Class Size in Rhode Island
Rhode Island spends $20,546 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 34% above national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 14% below national avg (14.5).
How Rhode Island compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Rhode Island?
Mubboo tracks 81 ZIP codes in Rhode Island via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Rhode Island's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Rhode Island's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Rhode Island compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →