Garden City School

70 Plantations Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden City School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in RI
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garden City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Garden City School's student population of 259 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Garden City School ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#57 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garden City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garden City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garden City School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garden City School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
9%
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White
62%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garden City School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Garden City School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garden City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garden City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden City School's ranking?
Garden City School is ranked #57 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Garden City School often compared to?
Garden City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Hills School, Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Garden City School?
259 students attend Garden City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Garden City School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City School?
Garden City School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden City School offer ?
Garden City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garden City School part of?
Garden City School is part of Cranston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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