For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,348 students in Smithfield, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Smithfield, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI are Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Smithfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smithfield, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond Laperche School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Pleasant View Ave.
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Old County Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Smithfield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI include Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Smithfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Smithfield?
5 public schools are located in Smithfield.
What percentage of students in Smithfield go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Smithfield are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Smithfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smithfield include: Raymond Laperche School vs. Old County Road School, Old County Road School vs. Raymond Laperche School
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