Cranston School District
School District · Cranston, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Cranston?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cranston as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Garden City School
Cranston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hope Highlands Middle School
Cranston · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cranston High School West
Cranston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#32 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,253
$1,424 vs Rhode Island median
District size
10,126 students
Much larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Cranston ranks #32 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Cranston's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garden City School (8.0/10), Hope Highlands Middle School (8.0/10), and Cranston High School West (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Cranston schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cranston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden City School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hope Highlands Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Cranston High School West | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Stadium School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Stone Hill School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Cranston High School East | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Edward S. Rhodes School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Orchard Farms El. School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Park View Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Edgewood Highland | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cranston
Cranston is a Cranston, Rhode Island school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 10,126 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $19,253 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Cranston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garden City School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cranston students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cranston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cranston with test data.
Schools in Cranston
22 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools4
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Cranston
- Total Enrollment
- 10,126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 792
- District spending per student
- $19,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cranston?
Cranston has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cranston?
The average composite rating for Cranston is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cranston?
Cranston's district-level spending was $19,253 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cranston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cranston is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cranston?
Garden City School is the highest-rated school in Cranston with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cranston?
Across schools in Cranston with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cranston compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Cranston has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Cranston with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Barrington (6)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
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.
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