Top Rankings
Woonsocket School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,407 students in Woonsocket School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Woonsocket School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
10 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
5,407 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
411 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woonsocket School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 64% has decreased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Graduation Rate
64%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
31%
30%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
45%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,753 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,847
$22,250
Spending / Student
$19,753
$21,467
Best Woonsocket School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo A. Savoie School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
990 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Bernon Heights School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Globe Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Woonsocket High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #55.
Kevin K. Coleman School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Harris School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 High School Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Woonsocket Middle Villa Nova
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Center
Vocational School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woonsocket School District?
Woonsocket School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,407 students.
What is the rank of Woonsocket School District?
Woonsocket School District is ranked #60 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket School District?
45% of Woonsocket School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woonsocket School District?
Woonsocket School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Woonsocket School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,753 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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