For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,864 students in 02920, RI (there are , serving 411 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 02920, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02920, RI are Garden City School, Woodridge School and Stone Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02920 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02920, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02920, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Plantation Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Woodridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Stone Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Village Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Gr: K-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Oak Lawn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Stoneham Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8004
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8004
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Glen Hills School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
George J. Peters School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mayberry Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Arlington School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Gladstone Street School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gladstone Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Gr: 12
02920, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02920, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02920, RI include Garden City School, Woodridge School and Stone Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 02920?
14 public schools are located in 02920.
What percentage of students in 02920 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 02920 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02920?
02920 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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