Rhode Island Schools
There are 317 public schools in Rhode Island distributed in 64 school districts. A total of 136,331 students attend Rhode Island schools and 10,975 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 174 elementary, 59 middle, 65 high schools, and 19 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 84 private schools are serving students in Rhode Island.
| Number of District | 64 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 317 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 174 schools / 59,730 students |
| Middle | 59 schools / 32,313 students |
| High | 65 schools / 42,291 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 19 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 276 schools |
| Charter | 39 schools |
| Magnet | 0 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 2 schools |
Rhode Island Department of Education
Rhode Island School Districts
In Rhode Island, 64 school districts are serving their students in 317 schools. Providence School District is the largest district with 41 schools and 23,920 students.
Providence School District View
797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI
PK-12 Offered
41 Schools
23,920 Students
14 Students per teacher
Cranston School District View
845 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI
PK-12 Offered
24 Schools
10,178 Students
11 Students per teacher
Warwick School District View
69 Draper Avenue, Gorton Administration Building, Warwick, RI
PK-12 Offered
19 Schools
8,716 Students
12 Students per teacher
Pawtucket School District View
286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI
PK-12 Offered
16 Schools
7,967 Students
18 Students per teacher
Woonsocket School District View
McFee Administration Building, 108 High Street, Woonsocket, RI
PK-12 Offered
10 Schools
5,860 Students
19 Students per teacher
See all Rhode Island School Districts
Student Population
A total of 138,851 students are attending Rhode Island schools. By gender, there are 71,843 (51.7%) male and 67,008 (51.7%) female students in RI schools.
By race/ethnicity, 79,093 White (57.0%), 11,402 Black (8.2%), and 4,529 Asian (3.3%) students are attending Rhode Island schools.
- Grade
- Race/Ethnicity
- LEP Programs
- Disabilities
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 2,246 | 1,357 | 889 |
| Kindergarten | 8,929 | 4,681 | 4,248 |
| Grade 1 | 9,833 | 5,109 | 4,724 |
| Grade 2 | 9,912 | 4,977 | 4,935 |
| Grade 3 | 9,981 | 5,145 | 4,836 |
| Grade 4 | 10,157 | 5,232 | 4,925 |
| Grade 5 | 10,339 | 5,308 | 5,031 |
| Grade 6 | 10,455 | 5,416 | 5,039 |
| Grade 7 | 10,836 | 5,556 | 5,280 |
| Grade 8 | 11,093 | 5,740 | 5,353 |
| Grade 9 | 11,478 | 6,009 | 5,469 |
| Grade 10 | 11,410 | 5,882 | 5,528 |
| Grade 11 | 11,022 | 5,655 | 5,367 |
| Grade 12 | 11,160 | 5,776 | 5,384 |
| Total | 138,851 | 71,843 | 67,008 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic 24.9% | 33,962 | 17,508 | 16,454 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native 0.8% | 1,036 | 528 | 508 |
| Asian 3.3% | 4,529 | 2,298 | 2,231 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2% | 209 | 110 | 99 |
| Black 8.4% | 11,402 | 5,840 | 5,562 |
| White 58.0% | 79,093 | 40,887 | 38,206 |
| Two or More Races 4.5% | 6,100 | 3,163 | 2,937 |
| Total | 136,331 | 70,334 | 65,997 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,290 | 4,494 | 3,796 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 85 | 55 | 30 |
| Asian | 701 | 398 | 303 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Black | 1,013 | 537 | 476 |
| White | 953 | 539 | 414 |
| Two or More Races | 222 | 112 | 110 |
| Total | 12,343 | 6,735 | 5,608 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,662 | 3,687 | 1,975 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 280 | 188 | 92 |
| Asian | 465 | 314 | 151 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| Black | 1,976 | 1,322 | 654 |
| White | 15,251 | 9,976 | 5,275 |
| Two or More Races | 1,217 | 791 | 426 |
| Total | 24,892 | 16,303 | 8,589 |
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 81 percent of students in fourth grade and 64 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 66 percent of students in fourth grade and 71 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 81% | 40% | 64% | 29% |
| Reading | 66% | 35% | 71% | 35% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Rhode Island schools, total 6,641 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 11,675 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 6,641 | 16% |
| Advanced Placement Math | 1,476 | 3% |
| Advanced Placement Science | 2,264 | 5% |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 5,438 | 13% |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 11,675 | 28% |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 10,975 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Rhode Island and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.5% of teachers are certified. 90.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 10,975 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 10,815 | 98.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 160 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 434 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 651 | 5.9% |
| School counselors | 332 | Students per counselor: 411 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 48 | - |
| Security guards | 79 | - |
| Nurses | 280 | - |
| Psychologists | 194 | - |
| Social workers | 246 | - |
Public Schools in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, 317 public schools are serving 136,331 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
- Elementary
- Middle
- High
- Prekindergarten
- Secondary
Claiborne Pell Elementary View
Newport, RI
898 Students
18 Students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School View
Providence, RI
826 Students
14 Students per teacher
George J. West El. School View
Providence, RI
784 Students
18 Students per teacher
Hugh Cole School View
Warren, RI
632 Students
16 Students per teacher
View
Providence, RI
627 Students
16 Students per teacher
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Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms Of Cov View
Coventry, RI
1,117 Students
11 Students per teacher
John F. Deering Middle School View
West Warwick, RI
1,053 Students
11 Students per teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle School View
Providence, RI
1,006 Students
16 Students per teacher
Chariho Regional Middle School View
Wood River Junction, RI
933 Students
13 Students per teacher
Governor Christopher Delsesto View
Providence, RI
915 Students
13 Students per teacher
See all Rhode Island Middle Schools
Cranston High School East View
Cranston, RI
1,650 Students
12 Students per teacher
Woonsocket High School View
Woonsocket, RI
1,573 Students
15 Students per teacher
East Providence High School View
East Providence, RI
1,562 Students
13 Students per teacher
Coventry High School View
Coventry, RI
1,487 Students
12 Students per teacher
Pilgrim High School View
Warwick, RI
1,423 Students
11 Students per teacher
See all Rhode Island High Schools
Warwick Early Learning Center View
Warwick, RI
168 Students
6 Students per teacher
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P View
Westerly, RI
167 Students
24 Students per teacher
G. Harold Hunt School View
Central Falls, RI
106 Students
5 Students per teacher
Graniteville School View
Johnston, RI
103 Students
10 Students per teacher
Cumberland Preschool Center View
Cumberland, RI
79 Students
20 Students per teacher
See all Rhode Island Prekindergarten Schools
The Regional Career And Tech View
Coventry, RI
See all Rhode Island Secondary Schools
Private Schools in Rhode Island
84 private schools are serving students in Rhode Island. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.
- Regular elementary or secondary
- Montessori
- Special program emphasis
A CHILDS UNIVERSITY View
CRANSTON, RI
136 Students
29 Students per teacher
A STEP UP INC. View
EAST GREENWICH, RI
23 Students
1 Students per teacher
ACTION BASED ENTERPRISES SCHOOL View
WOONSOCKET, RI
18 Students
5 Students per teacher
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY View
MIDDLETOWN, RI
133 Students
9 Students per teacher
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL View
PROVIDENCE, RI
190 Students
11 Students per teacher
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BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL View
WARWICK, RI
919 Students
12 Students per teacher
EAST BAY CAREER ACADEMY View
WARREN, RI
50 Students
5 Students per teacher
HILLSIDE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM View
WOONSOCKET, RI
11 Students
4 Students per teacher
OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL View
NARRAGANSETT, RI
28 Students
2 Students per teacher
SCHOOL ONE View
PROVIDENCE, RI
77 Students
6 Students per teacher
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AQUIDNECK ISLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY View
PORTSMOUTH, RI
30 Students
3 Students per teacher
BARRINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY View
BARRINGTON, RI
188 Students
7 Students per teacher
BRADLEY SCHOOL - WESTERLY SITE View
WESTERLY, RI
16 Students
5 Students per teacher
BRADLEY SCHOOL PROVIDENCE View
PROVIDENCE, RI
114 Students
6 Students per teacher
View
PROVIDENCE, RI
26 Students
6 Students per teacher
See all Rhode Island Special program emphasis Schools
Best Colleges in Rhode Island
- Public
- Private
- Community Colleges
University of Rhode Island VIEW
Kingston, RI
$35,804 ($16,408) Tuition & Fees
1,160 SAT Score
Rhode Island College VIEW
Providence, RI
$26,519 ($10,986) Tuition & Fees
1,010 SAT Score
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Brown University VIEW
Providence, RI
$68,230 Tuition & Fees
1,540 SAT Score
Providence College VIEW
Providence, RI
$60,848 Tuition & Fees
1,330 SAT Score
Bryant University VIEW
Smithfield, RI
$51,169 Tuition & Fees
1,250 SAT Score
Salve Regina University VIEW
Newport, RI
$47,930 Tuition & Fees
1,220 SAT Score
Roger Williams University VIEW
Bristol, RI
$42,666 Tuition & Fees
1,220 SAT Score
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Community College of Rhode Island VIEW
Warwick, RI
$14,210 ($5,326) Tuition & Fees
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