Best Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
16 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High
Choosing a school in Woonsocket?
Use this page to compare every school in Woonsocket by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bernon Heights School
Elementary · Woonsocket. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Harris School
Elementary · Woonsocket. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Kevin K. Coleman School
Elementary · Woonsocket. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Woonsocket for 2026 are Bernon Heights School (5.5/10), Harris School (4.9/10), and Kevin K. Coleman School (4.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$267,900
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
16
12 public · 4 private
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$267,900
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 5.5/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Woonsocket schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Woonsocket schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Woonsocket
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernon Heights School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Harris School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Kevin K. Coleman School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Beacon Charter School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Founders Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | 3.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Globe Park School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Woonsocket High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.4/10
- Median household income
- $58,579
- Median home value
- $267,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 38%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Woonsocket compares
Rhode Island rank
#33 of 33
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Rhode Island avg (6.4)
Median household income
$59k
60% of Rhode Island median
Schools in this city
14
Woonsocket runs 75% of Woonsocket's public schools
Woonsocket touches 3 districts, but Woonsocket is the one most addresses actually attend.
Woonsocket accounts for 9 of 12 public schools (75%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 3.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.2 to 5.5 — the spread is inside Woonsocket, not a citywide average.
- Woonsocket9 public · 75%
- Beacon Charter School2 public · 17%
- Rise Prep Mayoral Academy1 public · 8%
About Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket's public school system includes 12 ranked schools, concentrated in the elementary and middle grades. The city-wide average score is 5.1 out of 10 — a figure that reflects real variation across the district. The strongest schools score more than a point above that mark, so the choice of school carries meaningful weight here.
Leo A. Savoie School leads Woonsocket with a 6.6, the highest score among all 12 ranked schools. That puts Savoie 1.5 points above the city average — a gap large enough that parents comparing elementary options should treat it as a primary factor. Founders Academy, the city's top-ranked middle school, earns a 6.5, close enough to Savoie to suggest a consistent quality tier at the top of the district. Families planning ahead have a credible elementary-to-middle progression to aim for.
Three elementary schools hold the middle range. Bernon Heights School scores 6.2, just above the first-tier threshold. Globe Park School (5.8) and Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus (5.7) follow, both landing above the 5.1 city average. These schools represent Woonsocket's second tier — not the top performers, but meaningfully above the median. Schools scoring below this band pull the city average down and define the full range of quality parents will find across the district.
The practical read: Woonsocket's 12 schools are not equal. With a city average of 5.1 and a top score of 6.6, the spread between the best and the rest is wide enough to drive school selection decisions. Parents researching Woonsocket should anchor on Leo A. Savoie at the elementary level and Founders Academy for middle grades, then factor in geography and grade level from there. The district has genuine assets at the top — the challenge is understanding which schools serve your child's address and age, and making sure you're not leaving that top tier on the table.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 391 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 2 | 391 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 3 | 279 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 4 | 799 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 5 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 | ||
| 6 | 477 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.3 | ||
| 7 | 314 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 173 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 573 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 2 | 159 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 3 | 550 students · 6th–8th | 3.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 13 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 199 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 2 | 1,599 students · 9th–12th | 3.7 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Mount St Charles AcademyPrivate 565 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate 12 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Woonsocket
Woonsocket, Rhode Island · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$58,579
Median Home Value
$267,900
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
Population
43,081
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
38%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Community Profile
Woonsocket has a median household income of $58,579. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $267,900, with a median rent of $1,116/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.7%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Rhode Island
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
How many schools are in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Woonsocket has 16 schools, including 12 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woonsocket is 4.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The top-ranked school in Woonsocket on MySchoolScout is Bernon Heights School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The top-ranked elementary school in Woonsocket on MySchoolScout is Bernon Heights School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The top-ranked middle school in Woonsocket on MySchoolScout is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What is the best high school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The top-ranked high school in Woonsocket on MySchoolScout is Beacon Charter School with a composite score of 4.5/10.
How many school districts serve Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Woonsocket is served by 3 school districts: Beacon Charter School, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Woonsocket.
What is the education level in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Woonsocket have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The median household income in Woonsocket is approximately $58,579 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Yes, Woonsocket has 4 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Gr Woonsocket Catholic Regional with a score of 5.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woonsocket is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.