For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,428 students in Cranston, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI are Cranston High School West, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Cranston High School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Cranston, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranston High School West, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cranston, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,684 students
Rank: #22.
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Cranston High School East
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #44.
Nel/cps Construction Career
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Grades: 9-12
| 173 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI include Cranston High School West, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Cranston High School East.
How many public high schools are located in Cranston, RI?
5 public high schools are located in Cranston, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston, RI?
Cranston, RI public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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