For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,391 students in Cranston, RI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI are Cranston High School West, Cranston High School East and Apprenticeship Exploration School. 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 21% (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 90%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranston High School West, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Cranston High School East
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
899 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Apprenticeship Exploration 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
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Gr: 12
Cranston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Gr: 7-12
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cranston, RI include Cranston High School West, Cranston High School East and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public high schools are located in Cranston?
4 public high schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (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 West vs. Cranston High School East, Cranston High School East vs. Cranston High School West
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