For the 2025 school year, there are 203 public schools serving 87,868 students in Providence County, RI (there are , serving 13,233 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Providence County, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Providence County, RI are Community School, Clayville School and Lincoln Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Providence County, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Providence County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Providence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Clayville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Classical High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Myron J. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 435-7829
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 435-7829
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Fogarty Memorial
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
736 Snake Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Raymond Laperche School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ashton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 Mendon Road (transitional
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Glocester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Reynolds Road/rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
North Smitfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
North Scituate School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Institute Lane
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4110
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Pleasant View Ave.
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Garden City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Plantation Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Woodridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Garvin Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1364 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Scituate High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Orchard Farms El. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Vartan Gregorian El. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Stone Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Village Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Divison Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Providence County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-1738
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-1738
Gr: 9-12
Academy Of Service (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
425 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 278-2051
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 278-2051
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
405 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7723
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7723
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Alternate Learning Project (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9194
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9194
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
245 Althea St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
65 Greenwich St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Gr: PK-1 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
9 Beachmont Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Gr: 1-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 725-6572
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 725-6572
Gr: K-1 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
3357 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Gr: K-1 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Gr: 9 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
358 Victory Highway
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
Gr: 4-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
220 Blackstone St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Educare I High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 88%
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
434 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Gr: 9-12
Feinstein High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
544 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-1706
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-1706
Gr: 9-12
65 Fifth Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Gr: K-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
240 Laban Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Gr: K-1 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Gr: 1-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
420 Robinson Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Highlander Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Providence County, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Providence County, RI include Community School, Clayville School and Lincoln Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Providence County?
203 public schools are located in Providence County.
What percentage of students in Providence County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Providence County are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Providence County?
Providence County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Providence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Providence County include: Nathanael Greene Middle School vs. Nathan Bishop Middle School, Riverside Middle School vs. Edward Martin Middle School, Cranston High School East vs. Cranston High School West
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