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Schools in Smithfield · Smithfield School District

Smithfield’s public schools outscore 77% of Rhode Island districts

On the state math tests, 42% of Smithfield’s students scored proficient, above the Rhode Island average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Smithfield, 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.

#13of 38 Rhode Island townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Rhode Island state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 18 pts vs RI 33%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 15 pts vs RI 27%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 9 pts vs RI 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.5K
▼ 19% vs RI $23.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.6
RI 13.0
Schools in town
9
2,348 students on the public path
In brief

Smithfield’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 33% and 27% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $19,498 per student, against $23,945 across Rhode Island (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle, then Smithfield High School. Enrollment is up 32% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Philip School (private), The Little Village Schoolhouse (private), Overbrook Academy (private) and A Childs University - Smithfield (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Smithfield’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Rhode Island school districts, #13 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Rhode Island average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Rhode Island school districts we grade (60)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Rhode Island towns with similar household incomes (49)Better than 73%
Towns in Providence County (10)Better than 60%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,235 test results and a graduating class of 213 could put Smithfield anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Smithfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,237 in math, 1,233 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Smithfield, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Vincent J. Gallagher MiddleSmithfield School DistrictB+
9–12Smithfield High SchoolSmithfield School DistrictA

Smithfield’s public schools are run by Smithfield 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.

Smithfield School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,348 students, up 32% since 2020–21 · 12.6 per teacher (RI 13.0)
$19,498RI $23,945 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 33.1% · 1233 students tested
Math42%
State average 26.6% · 1237 students tested

Smithfield vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Rhode Island towns that share Smithfield’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SmithfieldA−Smithfield
LincolnB+Lincoln
JohnstonB−Johnston
GlocesterA−Glocester Elementary PK–5 · Foster-Glocester Regional 6–12
North SmithfieldA−North Smithfield
North ProvidenceB−North Providence

Every school in Smithfield

9 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).

District schools in Smithfieldby address
Raymond LaPerche School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A
337 students13:1Rate it →
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
Elementary · Grades K–5
552 students16:1Rate it →
Old County Road School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
228 students10:1Rate it →
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
502 students12:1Rate it →
Smithfield High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
729 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Philip School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Greenville
Private · Catholic
224 students16:1Rate it →
The Little Village Schoolhouse
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
61 studentsRate it →
Overbrook Academy
Grades 6–9 · Greenville
Private · Catholic · All-girls
61 students12:1Rate it →
A Childs University - Smithfield
Elementary · Grades K
Private · Nonsectarian
24 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Smithfield’s schools

Are Smithfield’s schools good?

By Rhode Island’s own tests, yes: the public schools Smithfield children attend outscore 77% of Rhode Island’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #13 of 38 Rhode Island towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Smithfield in?

Smithfield School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,348 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Smithfield kids go to high school?

Smithfield High School, with 729 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Smithfield’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Smithfield School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Rhode Island.

How much does Smithfield spend per student?

$19,498 in Smithfield School District (FY2024), against $23,945 across Rhode Island. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Smithfield?

Yes: St. Philip School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 224 students), The Little Village Schoolhouse (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 61 students), Overbrook Academy (catholic · all-girls, grades 6–9, 61 students) and A Childs University - Smithfield (nonsectarian, grades K, 24 students).

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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.