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26 schools in Cranston

Rhode Island · Public K-12

Cranston runs 26 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 10,732 (16 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high).

4-year change in Cranston

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,732
-135 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
24
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
83,250
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
10,732
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
26
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Achievement First IluminarElementaryKG-04465
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchMiddle05-08406
Apprenticeship Exploration SchHigh09-12176
Arlington SchoolElementaryPK-05209
Cranston Career & Tech CenterHigh10-12·
Cranston Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK49
Cranston High School EastHigh09-121,525
Cranston High School WestHigh09-121,653
Daniel D. Waterman SchoolCombinedM-M·
Eden Park SchoolElementaryKG-05243
Edgewood HighlandElementaryPK-05276
Edward S. Rhodes SchoolElementaryKG-05287
Garden City SchoolElementaryKG-05530
George J. Peters SchoolElementaryKG-05244
Gladstone Street SchoolElementaryKG-05402
Glen Hills SchoolElementaryPK-05270
Hope Highlands Middle SchoolMiddle06-08366
Hugh B. Bain Middle SchoolMiddle06-08527
Oak Lawn SchoolElementaryKG-05247
Orchard Farms El. SchoolElementaryPK-05444
Park View Middle SchoolMiddle06-08711
Stadium SchoolElementaryKG-05227
Stone Hill SchoolElementaryKG-05234
W. R. Dutemple SchoolElementaryKG-05254
Western Hills Middle SchoolMiddle06-08727
Woodridge SchoolElementaryKG-05260

About Cranston

Cranston, Rhode Island is home to 26 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 10,732 students. By school count, it is a large city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 16 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Cranston has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 10,867 students to 10,732.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cranston discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cranston?
Cranston, Rhode Island has 26 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,732 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cranston?
Cranston has 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Cranston?
Cranston High School West is the largest public school in Cranston by enrollment, with approximately 1,653 students.
What school districts serve Cranston?
Cranston is served by 2 public school districts, including Cranston, Achievement First Rhode Island.
What grade levels do public schools in Cranston cover?
Public schools in Cranston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Cranston?
3 of the 26 public schools in Cranston are charter schools.