MIDDLETOWN

MIDDLETOWN

Welcome to Middletown

Middletown is located in the center of Aquidneck Island, between the neighboring towns of Newport to the South and Portsmouth to the North occupying roughly 14 square miles of land. Still located in Newport County, Middletown officially separated from the town of Newport over taxation issues and a expanding population resulting in the establishment of the town in 1731 which was incorporated in 1743. Originally known as the “farming community” of Aquidneck Island, today Middletown is the heart of commercial business traffic on the island.

Welcome to Middletown

Middletown is located in the center of Aquidneck Island, between the neighboring towns of Newport to the South and Portsmouth to the North occupying roughly 14 square miles of land. Still located in Newport County, Middletown officially separated from the town of Newport over taxation issues and a expanding population resulting in the establishment of the town in 1731 which was incorporated in 1743. Originally known as the “farming community” of Aquidneck Island, today Middletown is the heart of commercial business traffic on the island.

Things To Do

Middletown is home to two highly sought after beaches, locally known as Second Beach and Third Beach. Sachuest (Second) Beach is a South facing, family friendly beach with perfect sand ideal for a full day in the sun. Surfers like to occupy the West side of the beach, called surfers end. Third Beach is East facing and perfect for families who want to enjoy a quite day with less surf. Many people like to enjoy the walking trails at Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge located at the point between the two beaches. Additionally, Norman Bird Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with more than 325 acres of diverse habitats and 7 miles of hiking trails located in Middletown.

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Middletown Rhode Island Schools

Schools

Middletown Public Schools

  • Middletown High School (9-12)
  • Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School (4-8)
  • Aquidneck Elementary School (Pre K-3)
  • Forest Avenue Elementary School (Pre K-3)

Middletown Private Schools

  • All Saints Academy (grades K–8)
  • St. George’s School (grades 9–12)

Schools

Middletown Public Schools

  • Middletown High School (9-12)
  • Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School (4-8)
  • Aquidneck Elementary School (Pre K-3)
  • Forest Avenue Elementary School (Pre K-3)

Middletown Private Schools

  • All Saints Academy (grades K–8)
  • St. George’s School (grades 9–12)
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