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13 schools in Cumberland

Rhode Island · Public K-12

Across Cumberland, 13 public K-12 schools serve approximately 6,378 students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Cumberland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,378
+623 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 70%
% Hispanic
11%
was 18%
% Black
10%
was 5%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ashton SchoolElementaryKG-05429
B.F. Norton Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05374
Blackstone Valley PrepElementaryKG-04422
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2ElementaryKG-04426
Blackstone Valley Prep ElementElementaryKG-04280
Blackstone Valley Prep HighHigh09-12405
Community SchoolElementaryKG-05545
Cumberland High SchoolHigh09-121,428
Cumberland Preschool CenterElementaryPK-PK109
Garvin MemorialElementaryKG-05422
John J. McLaughlin CumberlandElementaryKG-05413
Joseph L. McCourt MSMiddle06-08482
North Cumberland MiddleMiddle06-08643

About Cumberland

Across Cumberland, Rhode Island, 13 public schools hosts about 6,378 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Cumberland is around 491 students, 12% above the Rhode Island average of about 439.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Cumberland has rose 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,755 students to 6,378. The school count climbed from 12 to 13 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 70% to 63% over the same window.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Cumberland, Rhode Island?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Cumberland, with a combined enrollment of about 6,378.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cumberland?
Cumberland High School is the largest public school in Cumberland by enrollment, with approximately 1,428 students.
What school districts serve Cumberland?
Cumberland is served by 2 public school districts, including Cumberland, Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Cumberland cover?
Public schools in Cumberland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Cumberland?
4 of the 13 public schools in Cumberland are charter schools.