Providence County Public Schools
Providence County, Rhode Island
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
202
public schools
Total Enrollment
87,715
students
School Districts
41
districts
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.
Providence County has 41 district entries. Providence is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 39 schools.
School records are spread across 23 listed communities. Providence has the most listed schools, with 61 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 111 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
41 School Districts in Providence County
Providence
Cranston
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
East Providence
Cumberland
North Providence
Lincoln
Johnston
Central Falls
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 202 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Profile | Cranston | Cranston, 02920Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,715 |
| East Providence High | Profile | East Providence | East Providence, 02914Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,659 |
| Woonsocket High School | Profile | Woonsocket | Woonsocket, 02895Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,621 |
| Cranston High School East | Profile | Cranston | Cranston, 02910Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,499 |
| Cumberland High School | Profile | Cumberland | Cumberland, 02864Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,446 |
| Central High School | Profile | Providence | Providence, 02903City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,302 |
| Mount Pleasant High | Profile | Providence | Providence, 02908City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,164 |
| Classical High School | Profile | Providence | Providence, 02903City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,113 |
| North Providence High | Profile | North Providence | North Providence, 02904Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,090 |
| William E. Tolman High | Profile | Pawtucket | Pawtucket, 02860Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,056 |
| Lincoln Senior High School | Profile | Lincoln | Lincoln, 02865Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 976 |
| Ponaganset High School | Listed only | Foster-Glocester | North Scituate, 02857Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 921 |
| Davies Career-Tech High School | Listed only | Davies Career and Tech | Lincoln, 02865Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 912 |
| Hope High School | Listed only | Providence | Providence, 02906City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 896 |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Listed only | Pawtucket | Pawtucket, 02860Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 870 |
| Central Falls Sr High | Listed only | Central Falls | Central Falls, 02863Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 811 |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Listed only | Providence | Providence, 02908City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| Johnston Senior High | Listed only | Johnston | Johnston, 02919Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 804 |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Listed only | Woonsocket | Woonsocket, 02895Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 800 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Listed only | Lincoln | Lincoln, 02865Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 778 |
Cranston High School West
Cranston
Cranston, 02920 / Suburb: Large
East Providence High
East Providence
East Providence, 02914 / Suburb: Large
Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket
Woonsocket, 02895 / Suburb: Large
Cranston High School East
Cranston
Cranston, 02910 / Suburb: Large
Cumberland High School
Cumberland
Cumberland, 02864 / Suburb: Large
Central High School
Providence
Providence, 02903 / City: Midsize
Mount Pleasant High
Providence
Providence, 02908 / City: Midsize
Classical High School
Providence
Providence, 02903 / City: Midsize
North Providence High
North Providence
North Providence, 02904 / Suburb: Large
William E. Tolman High
Pawtucket
Pawtucket, 02860 / Suburb: Large
Lincoln Senior High School
Lincoln
Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large
Ponaganset High School
Foster-Glocester
North Scituate, 02857 / Rural: Fringe
Davies Career-Tech High School
Davies Career and Tech
Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large
Hope High School
Providence
Providence, 02906 / City: Midsize
Charles E. Shea High School
Pawtucket
Pawtucket, 02860 / Suburb: Large
Central Falls Sr High
Central Falls
Central Falls, 02863 / Suburb: Large
Nathanael Greene Middle
Providence
Providence, 02908 / City: Midsize
Johnston Senior High
Johnston
Johnston, 02919 / Suburb: Large
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
Woonsocket
Woonsocket, 02895 / Suburb: Large
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln
Lincoln, 02865 / Suburb: Large
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.