For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,737 students in Cranston, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cranston, RI are Hope Highlands Middle School, Western Hills Middle School and Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Highlands Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Western Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cranston, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cranston, RI include Hope Highlands Middle School, Western Hills Middle School and Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cranston?
5 public middle schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cranston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cranston include: Park View Middle School vs. Western Hills Middle School, Western Hills Middle School vs. Park View Middle School, Hope Highlands Middle School vs. Western Hills Middle School
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