For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,285 students in Woonsocket, RI (there are 6 private schools, serving 894 private students). 88% 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 Ele, Leo A. Savoie School and Beacon Charter 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 11% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woonsocket, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rise Prep Mayoral Ele
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Leo A. Savoie School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
990 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Bernon Heights School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4864
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Globe Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #77.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #88.
Kevin K. Coleman School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
96 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4859
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Harris School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1212.
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woonsocket Career An Tech Ctr.
Vocational School
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Woonsocket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Grades: 3-5
| 402 students
65 Fifth Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Grades: K-2
| 261 students
420 Robinson Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: 5
| 51 students
196 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Grades: K-2
| 106 students
706 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Woonsocket Ms At Hamlet, 60 Fl
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 1,278 students
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 Ele, Leo A. Savoie School and Beacon Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Woonsocket, RI?
13 public schools are located in Woonsocket, RI.
What percentage of students in Woonsocket, RI go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Woonsocket, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket, RI?
Woonsocket, RI public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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