Cranston School District
School District · Cranston, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#24 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above 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 #24 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Cranston's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Lawn School (7.9/10), Stadium School (7.5/10), and W. R. Dutemple School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 66% 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 Cranston schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cranston schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | Oak Lawn School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Stadium School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | W. R. Dutemple School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Orchard Farms El. School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Edward S. Rhodes School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Hugh B. Bain Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Hope Highlands Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | George J. Peters School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Western Hills Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Stone Hill School | 6.7 / 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 6.5/10, Cranston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Lawn School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cranston students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
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 6.5/10. 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?
Oak Lawn School is the highest-rated school in Cranston with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cranston?
Across schools in Cranston with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. 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 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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