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Best Schools in North Providence, RI
North Providence, RI has 19 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,296 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in North Providence exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Providence, RI
The top high schools in North Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Providence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students
2. Johnston Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
3. Mount Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Providence, RI
The top middle schools in North Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Excel Academy Rhode Island
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Academy Rhode Island • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 117 Students
2. Birchwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
3. Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
4. Dr. Edward Ricci School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
5. Nathanael Greene Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
6. Governor Christopher Delsesto
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Providence, RI
The top elementary schools in North Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centredale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
2. Greystone School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
3. Robert F. Kennedy El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
4. James L. Mcguire School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
5. Stephen Olney School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
6. Sarah Dyer Barnes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students
7. Winsor Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 384 Students
8. Pleasant View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
9. Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades KG • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Providence, RI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Providence, RI has a total population of 17,410 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Providence, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Providence, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Providence, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Providence, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Providence, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Providence, RI
How many schools are in North Providence, RI?
North Providence, RI has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,296 students in total.
How do schools in North Providence perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in North Providence score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in North Providence exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Providence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Providence
9 of 9 schools in North Providence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 6F: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in North Providence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (9)
- Birchwood Middle School
- Centredale School
- Dr Edward Ricci School
- Excel Academy Rhode Island
- Greystone School
- James L Mcguire School
- Joseph A Whelan School
- North Providence High
- Stephen Olney School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.