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Best 02864 Rhode Island Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,378 students in 02864, RI (there are 2 private schools, serving 355 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 02864, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02864, RI are Community School, North Cumberland Middle School and Ashton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02864 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 02864, RI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02864, RI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ashton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2602 Mendon Road (transitional
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Garvin Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1364 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Preschool Center
130 Scott Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 02864, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in 02864, RI include Community School, North Cumberland Middle School and Ashton School.
How many public schools are located in 02864?
13 public schools are located in 02864.
What percentage of students in 02864 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 02864 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02864?
02864 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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