Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0North Providence’s public schools outscore 53% of Rhode Island districts
The grade covers the public school district serving North Providence, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Rhode Island, not nationally.
From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Providence’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 30 Rhode Island towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Providence’s, its schools beat 30%, lower than their 53% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 37% and math 24% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,364 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Excel Academy Rhode Island and George N Hunt Campus School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Providence’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Rhode Island school districts, #26 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Rhode Island average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Providence, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Providence · depends on your address
Greystone School
Grades PK–5 · 303 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Centredale School
Grades PK–5 · 221 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Providence · depends on your address
Birchwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Grades 6–8 · 378 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Providence · depends on your address
Birchwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Grades 6–8 · 378 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Providence · depends on your address
Birchwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Grades 6–8 · 378 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Providence
North Providence High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Providence
North Providence High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 13:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Providence
North Providence High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 13:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Providence
North Providence High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 13:1 students per teacher
North Providence’s public schools are run by North Providence School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
North Providence vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share North Providence’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Providence | B− | North Providence |
| Johnston | B− | Johnston |
| Providence | D | Providence |
| Pawtucket | D | Pawtucket |
| Smithfield | A− | Smithfield |
| Lincoln | B+ | Lincoln |
Every school in North Providence
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Rhode Island’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Providence’s schools
Are North Providence’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Rhode Island: the public schools North Providence children attend outscore 53% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #26 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Providence in?
North Providence School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,401 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Providence kids go to high school?
North Providence High, with 1,085 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is North Providence’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in North Providence School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Rhode Island.
How much does North Providence spend per student?
$19,364 in North Providence School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Providence?
Yes: George N Hunt Campus School (nonsectarian, grades 2–12, 36 students). North Providence also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What North Providence families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Providence → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Rhode Island. Stars are from neighbors.