For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,318 students in Cranston, RI (there are , serving 649 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cranston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cranston, RI are Garden City School, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Daniel D. Waterman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cranston, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden City School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Plantations Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Daniel D. Waterman School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Farms El. School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Woodridge School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,684 students
Rank: #88.
Hope Highlands Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #99.
Glen Hills School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stadium School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Crescent Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8188
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8188
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1313.
Western Hills Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1414.
Eden Park School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Oakland Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8029
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8029
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1515.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-7
| 307 students
Rank: #1616.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1717.
Cranston High School East
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1818.
George J. Peters School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mayberry Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1919.
W. R. Dutemple School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Garden Street
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8104
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8104
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2020.
Nel/cps Construction Career
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
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2121.
Arlington School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #2222.
Gladstone Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gladstone Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2323.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Cranston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Cranston, RI include Garden City School, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Daniel D. Waterman School.
How many public schools are located in Cranston, RI?
25 public schools are located in Cranston, RI.
What percentage of students in Cranston, RI go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cranston, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston, RI?
Cranston, RI public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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