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Best North Providence Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,550 students in North Providence, RI (there are , serving 222 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in North Providence, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Providence, RI are Greystone School, Dr. Edward Ricci School and Centredale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in North Providence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in North Providence, RI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greystone School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Centredale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
James L. Mcguire School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Central Avenue, North Provi
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1135
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy Rhode Island
Charter School
622 Woonasquatucket Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 680-6086
Gr: 5-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in North Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in North Providence, RI include Greystone School, Dr. Edward Ricci School and Centredale School.
How many public schools are located in North Providence?
5 public schools are located in North Providence.
What percentage of students in North Providence go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in North Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Providence?
North Providence public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Providence are often viewed compared to one another?

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