North Providence School District
School District · North Providence, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating North Providence?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Providence 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.
Birchwood Middle School
North Providence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Greystone School
North Providence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Providence High
North Providence · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#30 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,022
$1,655 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,543 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
North Providence ranks #30 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. North Providence's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Birchwood Middle School (7.8/10), Greystone School (7.5/10), and North Providence High (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 North Providence schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Providence
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchwood Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Greystone School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Providence High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr. Edward Ricci School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Centredale School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | James L. Mcguire School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Joseph A. Whelan School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Stephen Olney School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Providence
North Providence is a North Providence, Rhode Island school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,543 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $19,022 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, North Providence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Birchwood Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Providence students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Providence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Providence with test data.
Schools in North Providence
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- North Providence
- Total Enrollment
- 3,543
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Providence?
North Providence has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Providence?
The average composite rating for North Providence is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Providence?
North Providence spends $19,022 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Providence?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Providence is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Providence?
Birchwood Middle School is the highest-rated school in North Providence with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Providence?
Across schools in North Providence with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Providence compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
North Providence has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 8 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
- 35.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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Compare North Providence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (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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