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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. A school shapes not only a child's academic growth but also their social development, emotional well-being, and future opportunities. Researching schools thoroughly allows parents to make an informed choice that aligns with their child's needs, learning style, and long-term success. The value of this research cannot be overstated, as it impacts nearly every aspect of a child's formative years.

  1. Ensuring Academic Excellence and the Right Learning Environment Not all schools offer the same quality of education. Researching schools helps parents identify institutions with strong academic programs, experienced teachers, and a curriculum that matches their child's learning style. Some children thrive in structured, traditional settings, while others may benefit from progressive or alternative education models (such as Montessori, Waldorf, or project-based learning). By evaluating test scores, graduation rates, college acceptance statistics, and teaching methodologies, parents can select a school that fosters academic success.

    Additionally, some schools specialize in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), arts, or vocational training. If a child shows a particular talent or interest, finding a school that nurtures those strengths can be life-changing.

  2. Assessing School Culture and Social Development A school's environment plays a crucial role in a child's emotional and social growth. Researching a school's culture-through visits, parent reviews, and discussions with current families-helps parents gauge whether it promotes inclusivity, kindness, and positive behavior. Schools with strong anti-bullying policies, mental health support, and extracurricular activities contribute to a child's confidence and interpersonal skills.

    For example, a shy child might benefit from a smaller school with close-knit peer groups, while an outgoing child might thrive in a larger, more diverse setting. Understanding a school's values (such as emphasis on collaboration vs. competition) ensures alignment with family priorities.

  3. Safety and Well-Being A school's safety policies are non-negotiable. Researching factors such as campus security, emergency protocols, and staff training helps parents feel confident in their child's physical and emotional safety. Schools with strong counseling services, anti-harassment policies, and a supportive atmosphere can make a significant difference in a child's mental health.

  4. Extracurricular Opportunities and Personal Growth Beyond academics, schools offer clubs, sports, arts, and leadership programs that shape well-rounded individuals. Researching these opportunities allows parents to choose a school where their child can explore passions, develop new skills, and build confidence. A school with strong music programs, robotics teams, or debate clubs could ignite a lifelong interest or career path.

  5. Logistical and Financial Considerations Practical factors-such as location, transportation, school hours, and tuition costs-play a major role in decision-making. Researching public vs. private, charter, or magnet schools helps families assess affordability and convenience. Some schools offer scholarships, before/after-school care, or flexible schedules that fit working parents' needs.

  6. Long-Term Impact on Future Opportunities A strong educational foundation opens doors to higher education and career paths. Researching a school's alumni success, college counseling, and partnerships with local businesses or universities can give a child a competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing time in researching schools empowers parents to make the best choice for their child's unique needs. A well-chosen school fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success, making the effort invaluable. By thoroughly evaluating options, parents can ensure their child thrives in an environment that nurtures their potential.

The following report contains those schools that are completely or partially within the county.

Where available, the school's name contains a link to that school's website.
 

Elementary Schools

School NameGrade Span
Grades
StudentEthnicity
Metrics
*no website available↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Totals↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ % Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Achievement First Envision Ele*KG0389268003573.0821.570.8471.153.3646.2214.28
Achievement First Iluminar*KG0492378004705.5418.762.3569.943.4141.5815.13
Achievement First Promesa*KG0488359004474.4713.653.1373.385.3753.6916.56
Achievement First Providence*KG0492369004613.6916.051.9575.702.6056.4013.56
Agnes B. Hennessey School*KG05432120025552.5512.550.7821.5712.5560.0011.09
Agnes E. Little School*KG05542760033020.3031.520.0037.8810.3068.4812.22
Alfred Lima Sr. El School*KG0596549006453.2410.842.4380.103.4091.2614.37
Anthony Carnevale Elementary*PK0597380004778.4413.333.7868.226.2286.4411.25
Arlington School*PK05571620021915.075.028.6860.7310.5068.9513.69
Asa Messer El. School*PK04152386005386.1211.435.3173.273.8888.3715.81
Ashton School*KG05642630032766.064.5914.079.485.8112.8415.57
Austin T. Levy School*PK011721380031086.452.260.328.712.2635.1612.40
B.f. Norton Elementary School*KG05683040037256.187.802.6928.494.8442.2013.29
Bernon Heights School*KG05583330039152.9411.512.8123.539.2145.0114.48
Blackstone Valley Prep*KG04853210040616.5425.433.2152.592.2273.3310.66
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2*KG04833310041414.7321.265.8056.042.1765.4612.94
Blackstone Valley Prep Element*KG04552140026914.5028.254.4649.812.9767.2910.76
Brown Avenue School*010502150021573.023.263.7218.141.8630.2313.44
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School*PK05581680022693.360.440.445.310.4425.669.42
Centredale School*PK05541660022045.7914.492.8028.508.4139.2511.26
Clayville School*PK05351060014190.781.420.003.554.2612.7712.82
Community School*KG051105620067279.322.536.855.955.365.2116.00
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods*PK05146461006076.4817.962.7869.263.5287.9612.86
Cumberland Preschool Center*PKPK11800011849.155.0824.5817.803.3914.4119.67
Cunningham School*KG05593160037514.9340.000.2738.676.1381.3313.39
Curvin-mccabe School*KG05512800033127.1922.961.2140.488.1642.3012.26
Early Childhood Center*KGKG20800020848.564.811.4438.466.7332.6911.56
Eden Park School*KG05352090024435.666.158.6139.759.8452.4613.56
Edgewood Highland*PK05792060028532.635.965.9648.776.6761.7513.57
Edward S. Rhodes School*KG05462570030346.535.946.2731.0210.2339.9316.83
Elizabeth Baldwin School*KG05572430030012.6743.671.3338.004.3373.6712.00
Ella Risk School*KG05583280038626.4218.911.0438.6015.0392.7510.72
Emma G. Whiteknact School*KG05411860022742.7317.180.8827.7511.4563.009.46
Fallon Memorial School*PK051843650054933.1520.402.0037.526.9242.6212.20
Flora S. Curtis School*PK051421940033636.6119.050.6036.017.7430.0614.00
Fogarty Memorial*KG05392760031591.430.630.004.763.179.5213.13
Francis J. Varieur School*PK05511860023732.0723.632.9532.918.4443.0411.29
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School*PK05107393005005.573.560.2287.752.9085.9714.48
G. Harold Hunt School*PKPK1690001697.1013.020.0078.701.1888.7614.08
Garden City School*KG05664440051049.805.6911.9627.455.1042.3514.57
Garvin Memorial*KG05703290039975.941.503.7614.544.2618.5512.87
George J. Peters School*KG05382220026039.774.256.5636.6812.7459.8514.39
George J. West El. School*KG0560473005336.2617.221.1767.917.4493.1512.17
Gladstone Street School*KG0548351003997.026.277.2774.445.0176.9411.40
Glen Hills School*PK05592250028462.323.177.3919.727.3927.8213.52
Globe Park School*PK05864250051150.4912.331.9628.776.4649.5114.60
Graniteville School*PKPK14400014450.6910.422.7832.643.4734.7218.00
Greystone School*PK051131980031152.2113.256.8322.894.8241.779.22
Harris School*KG05573340039149.8711.003.3228.137.6752.6915.64
Harry Kizirian Elementary*PK0589411005009.4518.904.8458.468.3588.3514.68
Henry J. Winters School*PK051224300055215.5833.510.3641.499.0668.4814.53
Highlander Elementary Charter*PK065617936027112.9223.621.1157.934.4381.5511.78
Hope School*KG05221520017495.400.000.004.600.0017.8210.24
International Charter School*KG05643180038215.4514.660.5265.453.9348.4315.28
James L. Mcguire School*KG05753280040346.4613.642.7830.306.8238.3816.50
James R. D. Oldham School*PKPK21500021557.6712.092.7916.7410.7034.8817.92
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland*KG05693620043166.362.5512.9912.535.5714.6215.39
Joseph A. Whelan School*KG05461990024544.2113.734.2927.0410.7345.0611.65
Kent Heights School*KG05461970024349.3813.171.2323.8712.3557.2012.79
Kevin K. Coleman School*KG05482310027952.3310.394.6625.457.1748.7514.68
Leo A. Savoie School*KG05542600031453.186.695.1025.169.8742.3614.27
Leviton Dual Language School*KG0552248003003.531.770.7192.581.4188.6917.69
Lillian Feinstein El. School*KG0557375004328.1711.393.9673.273.2288.3714.96
Lincoln Central Elem.*KG05553680042382.032.135.677.572.606.1518.39
Lonsdale Elementary*KG05392450028472.546.344.239.867.0421.1316.71
Martin Luther King El. School*PK051302690039912.3925.364.0350.437.7879.5412.39
Mary E. Fogarty El. School*KG0551352004035.5020.945.7663.873.9396.6013.64
Myron J. Francis Elementary*KG05683260039472.345.581.0212.698.3832.4915.76
Nathanael Greene School*PK05893150040418.8131.680.9942.336.1938.8613.47
North Scituate School*KG05371930023099.130.000.430.430.0018.2615.33
North Smithfield Elementary*PK041524490060179.531.831.8310.156.6616.1414.66
Northern Lincoln Elem.*PK051723580053069.068.686.2311.514.5339.4313.25
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S*KG083912981024914.114.440.0081.050.4073.7917.71
Oak Lawn School*KG05292230025274.101.595.5812.356.3713.5514.76
Old County Road School*KG05262040023078.701.740.8713.485.2232.1710.00
Orchard Farms El. School*PK05873780046572.841.723.4515.736.258.8414.50
Orlo Avenue School*KG05371970023447.4419.231.7121.799.8360.6811.70
Paul Cuffee Lower School*KG0560297003573.9217.372.5268.917.2877.5911.90
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo*KG05924610055385.351.082.537.593.443.8015.36
Pleasant View School*PK051672520041911.8614.022.7063.348.0980.3210.03
Pothier-citizens Elem Campus*PK051956040079946.068.513.8835.546.0153.5713.78
Potter-burns School*KG05613640042539.7616.240.4734.359.1835.7613.71
Raices Dual Language Academy*PK0568157002258.008.440.0074.229.3395.5612.50
Raymond Laperche School*PK05952400033585.071.190.907.165.6712.5413.40
Reservoir Avenue School*KG0550242002922.9710.048.9274.723.3592.1915.82
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy*KG0860276141047747.802.524.1930.6114.8861.2214.45
Robert F. Kennedy El. School*KG05743480042212.0516.674.3660.006.9277.9516.25
Robert L. Bailey Iv*KG0572368004404.0221.362.7666.085.7899.2511.06
Sarah Dyer Barnes School*KG05392410028066.437.142.1420.363.9335.0010.37
Saylesville Elementary*KG05422700031269.557.694.8114.103.8533.3316.42
Segue Inst For Learning*KG084019612203585.033.070.0091.900.0077.0914.92
Silver Spring School*KG05441910023548.0914.478.9415.3213.1952.3411.19
Southside Elementary Charter*KG0520120001403.5727.140.7166.432.1479.2915.56
Stadium School*KG05302110024126.145.3913.6947.307.4765.9814.18
Steere Farm Elementary School*020502720027290.810.741.105.511.8425.0013.60
Stephen Olney School*KG05713430041451.119.885.1928.155.6832.5915.00
Stone Hill School*KG05312030023458.124.708.5522.226.4132.4812.32
The Hope Academy*KG083617810403186.6017.611.2670.444.0958.1812.72
The Learning Community*KG086632018505714.5514.360.7079.860.5383.1912.15
Thornton School*010503460034640.757.234.0545.952.0262.7211.53
Times2 Elementary School*KG0548265003137.3325.333.3361.003.0071.3310.34
Vartan Gregorian El. School*PK05612500031145.8611.035.5223.4514.1447.5914.50
Veazie Street School*PK0582377004595.6622.410.7164.157.0886.0813.68
Veterans Memorial Elementary*KG05613160037726.7914.850.0041.9116.4594.9610.77
W. R. Dutemple School*KG05502260027625.007.6110.5146.0110.8758.7014.53
Waddington School*KG05834570054071.305.742.419.6310.9342.9614.21
Webster Avenue School*KG0557254003117.617.271.3881.662.0894.4612.57
West Glocester Elementary*PK05431920023589.360.430.005.534.6817.4511.19
William Callahan School*020503150031589.521.270.636.032.5444.7613.13
William D'abate Elem. School*PK0562339004014.449.920.5280.164.9695.0416.65
Winsor Hill School*010503800038052.377.894.4733.681.5851.8412.26
Woodridge School*KG05412160025748.643.1111.2826.4610.5128.7912.85

Middle/Secondary Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Achievement First Providence H*09110002982982.0115.101.0180.201.6836.5813.55
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch*0508010529604012.7420.700.7571.324.4938.9015.42
Af Providence Mayoral Middle*0508010030504053.2118.521.4874.072.7257.0414.46
Birchwood Middle School*060800365036549.5715.193.4425.796.0245.5611.26
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High*070800326032614.7221.781.5361.040.9271.7811.24
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E*05060203188039118.1623.794.0950.383.5867.2617.00
Burrillville Middle School*060800464046487.721.940.226.903.2338.5811.32
Calcutt Middle School*060800469046924.0921.540.6443.7110.0294.0313.79
Dr. Edward Ricci School*060800417041748.5013.751.0029.507.2541.7512.50
Edward Martin Middle*060800604060455.7913.411.4917.3811.9253.9712.33
Esek Hopkins Middle*06080039303938.7119.532.3763.855.5487.6011.84
Excel Academy Rhode Island*050608611301993.5515.740.5176.653.5567.5114.07
Founders Academy*060800159015938.9911.321.2638.999.4347.1710.60
Gilbert Stuart Middle School*06080046904695.9212.536.6170.394.5679.7316.88
Governor Christopher Delsesto*06080064706476.909.313.6974.485.6291.4912.46
Hope Highlands Middle School*060800345034578.262.034.939.864.9312.4611.90
Hugh B. Bain Middle School*060800536053615.303.9211.7563.065.9779.6610.72
Joseph Jenks Middle School*060800631063122.5032.170.4838.995.8667.9914.02
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms*060800461046164.645.862.1723.433.9034.9212.13
Lincoln Middle School*060800775077571.486.843.4812.905.2928.1315.20
Lyman B. Goff Middle School*060800630063039.0520.000.9534.295.7142.3813.70
Nathan Bishop Middle*060800669066915.4819.504.0253.417.5977.0913.74
Nathanael Greene Middle*06080080308038.5217.295.1664.904.1381.4214.35
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle*060800738073854.746.913.9331.982.4448.3712.30
North Cumberland Middle*060800631063177.652.548.407.294.1211.2514.34
North Smithfield Ms*05080120372049281.102.442.2410.373.8620.3312.62
Park View Middle School*060800693069335.695.069.5440.329.3955.3511.53
Paul Cuffee Middle School*06080018701872.1418.722.1470.056.9583.9611.00
Ponaganset Middle School*060800424042492.690.940.244.251.8917.4512.85
Providence Preparatory Charter*050805616902254.8924.002.2265.783.11100.00225.00
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd*060800610619.841.640.0085.253.2895.0820.33
Riverside Middle School*060800548054862.969.492.1915.519.8550.5511.42
Roger Williams Middle*06080065106516.5818.943.8564.046.5886.8412.71
Samuel Slater Middle School*060800589058918.3442.610.6832.605.7771.1412.80
Scituate Middle School*060800256025693.750.780.782.731.9516.4111.13
Urban Collaborative Program*07080013201322.2713.642.2781.820.00100.0010.15
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle*060800522052283.521.531.929.203.8313.2212.14
West Broadway Middle School*050809440504996.317.545.7076.783.6788.1914.44
Western Hills Middle School*060800700070056.434.717.8624.146.8635.4312.28
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova*060800550055039.8211.275.6436.187.0945.2710.19
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet*060800573057342.5813.262.2732.299.6054.2811.24

High Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
360 High School*09120003603603.9314.331.9776.403.3783.4313.19
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch*091200018018035.006.110.5652.226.1166.1110.00
Aventure Academy*09120002002008.7622.161.5559.288.2585.578.43
Beacon Charter School*091200019919949.247.610.5133.509.1445.1810.94
Blackstone Academy Charter*09120003453456.0925.511.4561.745.2268.1212.32
Blackstone Valley Prep High*091200041041018.0515.853.1761.461.4666.8312.81
Burrillville High School*091200065065088.351.710.935.753.2629.1911.71
Central Falls Sr High*091200080580523.2318.390.1247.0811.1894.1615.78
Central High School*09120001,0191,0192.8011.595.6977.022.9092.5513.23
Charette Charter School*09120001711711.1728.650.5869.010.5895.3214.25
Charles E. Shea High School*091200082382317.7441.561.2232.816.6865.4913.27
Classical High School*09120001,1191,11919.5416.508.6650.055.2556.0417.22
Cranston High School East*09120001,5131,51322.729.0711.4649.806.9556.4912.80
Cranston High School West*09120001,6981,69865.293.246.3119.985.1925.1015.57
Cumberland High School*09120001,4181,41872.554.523.2515.813.8819.4813.37
Dr. Jorge Alvarez Hs*09120004944943.2513.212.4475.815.2874.3915.38
E-cubed Academy*09120003363369.6023.222.7960.064.3377.409.50
East Providence High*09120001,6971,69760.4612.321.1815.2610.7848.9716.01
Hope High School*09120008198196.1615.832.8969.475.6576.5112.84
Jacqueline M. Walsh School*091200018218251.658.791.1030.777.6920.8811.38
Johnston Senior High*091200080580558.265.093.1131.681.8643.3510.88
Lincoln Senior High School*091200098998975.734.953.2411.324.7525.1814.76
Mount Pleasant High*09120001,1131,1135.0513.753.0972.875.2475.9615.06
Newcomer Academy*09120001491490.720.720.0097.101.4574.6412.55
North Providence High*09120001,0981,09845.6915.233.8528.626.6139.1713.13
North Smitfield Hs*091200054754779.342.011.6512.984.0218.8312.72
Paul Cuffee Upper School*09120002722723.3121.321.8471.691.8480.5110.46
Ponaganset High School*091200090090089.310.560.786.013.3414.2512.83
Rini Middle College*09120004284284.4422.660.9366.825.1440.6513.81
Scituate High School*091200037137194.880.000.813.770.5413.7510.03
Sheila Skip Nowell*091200017017010.0620.120.5965.094.14100.599.94
Smithfield High School*091200075075083.201.731.0710.673.338.2711.90
Times2 Middle/high School*0612002011733746.5025.752.1762.602.9858.5413.18
Trinity Academy Performing Art*071200861192057.3217.561.4670.243.4185.378.20
Village Green Virtual*09120002102102.8628.570.4861.906.1994.7615.00
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa*09120003263265.9610.662.8277.433.1377.7411.81
William E. Tolman High*09120001,0271,02727.9526.000.2938.667.1147.6115.10
Woonsocket High School*09120001,5991,59940.0313.635.6333.277.4442.0315.83

Vocational and Career Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Davies Career-tech High School*091200088888830.1418.061.0243.916.8856.3212.31
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr*091200079179124.0217.792.1653.882.1670.1410.78
Providence Career Technical*09120007117114.6811.633.1277.023.5582.139.93

Alternative Schools (All Grades)

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Cranston Early Learning Center*PKPK480004839.588.338.3337.506.2512.506.86
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy*09120001331332.2627.070.0066.174.5170.68133.00


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus, National Center for Education Statistics

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