Top Rankings
North Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,473 students in North Providence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in North Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,473 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Providence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
27%
30%
% Black
14%
9%
% White
46%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,436 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,051
$22,250
Spending / Student
$19,436
$21,467
Best North Providence School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greystone School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Providence High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Centredale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Joseph A. Whelan School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1180
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1180
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
James L. Mcguire School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Central Avenue, North Provi
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1135
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1135
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Stephen Olney School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Douglas Avenue, North Pro
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1160
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1160
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Providence School District?
North Providence School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,473 students.
What is the rank of North Providence School District?
North Providence School District is ranked #29 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Providence School District?
46% of North Providence School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Providence School District?
North Providence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is North Providence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,436 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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