For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,404 students in Cranston, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI are Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, Cranston High School West and Cranston High School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Cranston, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranston High School West, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cranston, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Cranston High School West
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #33.
Cranston High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #44.
Nel/cps Construction Career
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Cranston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI include Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program, Cranston High School West and Cranston High School East.
How many public high schools are located in Cranston?
5 public high schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cranston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cranston include: Cranston High School East vs. Cranston High School West, Cranston High School West vs. Cranston High School East
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