For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in North Smithfield, RI.
The top ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI are North Smitfield High School, North Smithfield Middle School and North Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Smithfield, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in North Smithfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Smithfield, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Smitfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Grades: PK-4
| 601 students
North Smithfield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
358 Victory Highway
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
Grades: 4-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI?
The top ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI include North Smitfield High School, North Smithfield Middle School and North Smithfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Smithfield?
3 public schools are located in North Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in North Smithfield?
North Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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