The best performing primary schools in Scotland, including those in Renfrewshire, and by extension Renfrew, have been assessed based on the latest Achievement in Curriculum for Excellence data as the Scottish Government has published the latest exam results.
In terms of primary schools, all schools in Scotland are invited to be assessed on four key areas of achievement in reading, writing, numeracy, listening and talking. A record 84 schools from nearly 1,200 that submitted data scored top marks (400) across all indicators in the school year ending in the summer of 2023. Each primary school was given a score out of 400 drawing together the percentage of pupils up to standard in each comparable metric.
For secondary schools, each school is measured on the percentage of pupils who received the Scottish Government’s educational “gold standard” of five Highers, or their equivalent, in 2023.
This list gives an overview of education in Renfrew with primary schools and high schools compared using the latest available achievement data. It does not assess numerous social, financial, and other factors that contribute to the overall quality of education.

1. St James Primary School
St James Primary School is the highest ranked primary school in Renfrew | Google Maps

2. Newmains Primary School
Newmains Primary School is the 2nd highest ranked primary school in Renfrew | Google Maps

3. Kirklandneuk Primary School
Kirklandneuk Primary School is the 3rd highest ranked primary in Renfrew | Google Maps

4. Arkleston Primary School
Arkleston Primary School is the 4th highest ranked primary in Renfrew | Google Maps