For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 690 students in North Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public middle school in North Providence, RI is Dr. Edward Ricci School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Providence, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in North Providence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy Rhode Island
Charter School
622 Woonasquatucket Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 680-6086
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 680-6086
Gr: 5-7 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Providence, RI include Dr. Edward Ricci School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Providence?
2 public middle schools are located in North Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in North Providence?
North Providence public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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