For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,011 students in Burrillville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Burrillville School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,011 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Burrillville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
30%
# Black Students
33 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,773 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
88%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
132
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,243 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,360
$22,250
Spending / Student
$19,243
$21,467
Best Burrillville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Steere Farm Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Steere Farm Road
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401) 568-1350
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401) 568-1350
Grades: 2-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
William Callahan School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Grades: 2-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Grades: PK-1
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,011 students.
What is the rank of Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District is ranked #37 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burrillville School District?
88% of Burrillville School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Burrillville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,243 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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