Best Public Schools in North Providence, RI


Summary:

The city of North Providence, Rhode Island, is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and vary in their academic performance, with some standout institutions like Birchwood Middle School and Greystone School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Birchwood Middle School is a standout performer, with a statewide rank between 22-30 over the past 3 years and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 37.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the North Providence district average of 31.3%. Similarly, Greystone School, an elementary school, ranks between 80-86 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and has a strong performance in English Language Arts, with 36.8% of students proficient or better.

Another notable school is Excel Academy Rhode Island, a public charter middle school that stands out for its high performance, especially in mathematics. In 2024-2025, 33.9% of its students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the Excel Academy Rhode Island district average of 21.4%. However, the elementary and high schools in the North Providence district show more variability in their academic performance, with some schools like Joseph A. Whelan School lagging behind their peers.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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