For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,236 students in Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
2,236 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
35%
9%
% White
59%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,194 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,483. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,489 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,194
$22,483
Spending / Student
$14,489
$21,692
Best Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Gr: 7-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Gr: 5-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,236 students.
What is the rank of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District is ranked #29 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
59% of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,489 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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