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Providence County Public Schools

Total Schools

202

public schools

Total Enrollment

87,715

students

School Districts

41

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Providence County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Rhode Island; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Providence County has 41 district entries. Providence is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 39 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 23 listed communities. Providence has the most listed schools, with 61 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 111 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 37 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 37 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

202

in Providence County

Reported Enrollment

87,715

199 schools reporting

School Districts

41

districts

Charter Schools

37

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary111
Middle40
High43
Other8

41 School Districts in Providence County

Providence

39 schools
20,463 students

Cranston

24 schools
10,029 students

Pawtucket

16 schools
7,899 students

Woonsocket

10 schools
5,525 students

East Providence

13 schools
5,152 students

Cumberland

9 schools
4,750 students

North Providence

8 schools
3,445 students

Lincoln

6 schools
3,261 students

Johnston

8 schools
3,094 students

Central Falls

7 schools
2,556 students

202 Public Schools in Providence County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 202 matching schools

Cranston High School West

Cranston

Cranston, 02920 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,715 students

East Providence High

East Providence

East Providence, 02914 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,659 students

Woonsocket High School

Woonsocket

Woonsocket, 02895 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,621 students

Cranston High School East

Cranston

Cranston, 02910 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,499 students

Cumberland High School

Cumberland

Cumberland, 02864 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,446 students

Central High School

Providence

Providence, 02903 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,302 students

Mount Pleasant High

Providence

Providence, 02908 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,164 students

Classical High School

Providence

Providence, 02903 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,113 students

North Providence High

North Providence

North Providence, 02904 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,090 students

William E. Tolman High

Pawtucket

Pawtucket, 02860 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,056 students

Lincoln Senior High School

Lincoln

Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High976 students

Ponaganset High School

Foster-Glocester

North Scituate, 02857 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High921 students

Davies Career-Tech High School

Davies Career and Tech

Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12Vocational912 students

Hope High School

Providence

Providence, 02906 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–12High896 students

Charles E. Shea High School

Pawtucket

Pawtucket, 02860 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High870 students

Central Falls Sr High

Central Falls

Central Falls, 02863 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High811 students

Nathanael Greene Middle

Providence

Providence, 02908 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle808 students

Johnston Senior High

Johnston

Johnston, 02919 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High804 students

Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus

Woonsocket

Woonsocket, 02895 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary800 students

Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln

Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle778 students

Providence County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Providence County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Rhode Island. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Providence County public school directory?

The directory lists 202 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Providence County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Providence County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Providence County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Providence County?

Start with the 41 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Providence County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.