📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 15 Rated Districts in Providence County, RI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cumberland School District | Cumberland | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | North Smithfield School District | North Smithfield | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #3 | Smithfield School District | Smithfield | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #4 | Lincoln School District | Lincoln | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | Scituate School District | Clayville | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #6 | Foster-Glocester Regional School District | North Scituate | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #7 | North Providence School District | North Providence | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #8 | Johnston School District | Johnston | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #9 | Cranston School District | Cranston | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #10 | East Providence School District | East Providence | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #11 | Burrillville School District | Harrisville | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #12 | Pawtucket School District | Pawtucket | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #13 | Providence School District | Providence | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #14 | Woonsocket School District | Woonsocket | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #15 | Central Falls School District | Central Falls | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Providence County, Rhode Island (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Providence County, Rhode Island that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Rhode Island, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Providence County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Providence County, Rhode Island? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Providence County, Rhode Island, the highest-rated is Cumberland School District (Cumberland), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of Rhode Island districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Rhode Island and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.