For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,747 students in 02863, RI.
The top ranked public schools in 02863, RI are Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School, The Learning Community and Segue Inst For Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02863 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02863, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02863, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Ella Risk School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #77.
Raices Dual Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #88.
Calcutt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Segue Institute Learning High School
Charter School
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
02863, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 Broad Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7723
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7723
Grades: 1-5
| 174 students
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 725-6572
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 725-6572
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Grades: PK-K
| 225 students
135 Hunt St
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Grades: 5
| 198 students
43 Hawes Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 751-0405
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 751-0405
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02863, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02863, RI include Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School, The Learning Community and Segue Inst For Learning.
How many public schools are located in 02863?
11 public schools are located in 02863.
What is the racial composition of students in 02863?
02863 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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