For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,354 students in Cranston, RI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI are Cranston High School West, Cranston High School East and Apprenticeship Exploration School. 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 21% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Cranston, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranston High School West, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Cranston High School East
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 10-12
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, Cranston High School East and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public high schools are located in Cranston?
4 public high schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cranston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cranston include: Cranston High School East vs. Cranston High School West, Cranston High School West vs. Cranston High School East
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