For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,242 students in Woonsocket, RI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,127 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Woonsocket, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Woonsocket, RI are Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Beacon Charter School and Leo A. Savoie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woonsocket, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Woonsocket have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woonsocket, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Leo A. Savoie School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
990 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Bernon Heights School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Globe Park School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Woonsocket High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4703
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Harris School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 High School Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Woonsocket Middle Villa Nova
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Kevin K. Coleman School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
96 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy High School
Charter School
600 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Center
Vocational School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Gr: 9-12
Woonsocket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
65 Fifth Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Gr: K-2 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
420 Robinson Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: 5 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
196 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Gr: K-2 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
706 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 201:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Woonsocket Ms At Hamlet, 60 Fl
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woonsocket, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Woonsocket, RI include Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Beacon Charter School and Leo A. Savoie School.
How many public schools are located in Woonsocket?
14 public schools are located in Woonsocket.
What percentage of students in Woonsocket go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Woonsocket are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woonsocket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woonsocket include: Bernon Heights School vs. Globe Park School, Globe Park School vs. Bernon Heights School, Leo A. Savoie School vs. Bernon Heights School
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