For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,667 students in Harrisville, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI are Burrillville High School, William Callahan School and Burrillville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisville, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Harrisville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisville, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
William Callahan School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Gr: 2-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI include Burrillville High School, William Callahan School and Burrillville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisville?
4 public schools are located in Harrisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisville?
Harrisville public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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