For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,650 students in Cranston, RI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cranston, RI are Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, Hope Highlands Middle School and Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cranston, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Hope Highlands Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-7
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Western Hills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #66.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Grades: 6-8
| 574 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 middle schools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cranston, RI include Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, Hope Highlands Middle School and Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cranston, RI?
6 public middle schools are located in Cranston, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston, RI?
Cranston, RI public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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