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Best Providence County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 public middle schools serving 21,068 students in Providence County, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Providence County, RI are North Cumberland Middle School, North Smithfield Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Providence County, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Providence County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Providence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Hope Highlands Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Gr: 7-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Western Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
974 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Nathan Bishop Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Joseph Jenks Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Division Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17-21 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Providence County, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Providence County, RI include North Cumberland Middle School, North Smithfield Middle School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Providence County?
46 public middle schools are located in Providence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence County?
Providence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Providence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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