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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Providence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 public high schools serving 28,668 students in Providence County, RI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Providence County, RI are Classical High School, Lincoln Senior High School and North Smitfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Providence County, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Providence County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Providence County, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Providence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Smitfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Scituate High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Divison Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
North Providence High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Davies Career-tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
East Providence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Cranston High School East
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
E-cubed Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-0694
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Woonsocket High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
William E. Tolman High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Charles E. Shea High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
485 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6445
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hope High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Charette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Providence County, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Providence County, RI include Classical High School, Lincoln Senior High School and North Smitfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Providence County?
47 public high schools are located in Providence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence County?
Providence County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Providence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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