Public schools in Pawtucket, RI
19 open public schools with an address in Pawtucket, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,497
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Pawtucket public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Pawtucket, RI: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,497 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is William E. Tolman High (995 students), and the largest elementary school is Henry J. Winters School (550).
Pawtucket operates the most schools here (16), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pawtucket
Elementary schools in Pawtucket
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes E. Little School Pawtucket | KG–05 | 320 | 11.4:1 | |
| Cunningham School Pawtucket | KG–05 | 355 | 13.1:1 | |
| Curvin-McCabe School Pawtucket | KG–05 | 353 | 11.4:1 | |
| Elizabeth Baldwin School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 320 | 11.9:1 | |
| Fallon Memorial School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 520 | 12.4:1 | |
| Flora S. Curtis School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 331 | 13.2:1 | |
| Francis J. Varieur School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 270 | 11.7:1 | |
| Henry J. Winters School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 550 | 15.7:1 | |
| International Charter School International Charter · Charter | KG–05 | 377 | 17.1:1 | |
| Nathanael Greene School Pawtucket | PK–05 | 397 | 13.2:1 | |
| Potter-Burns School Pawtucket | KG–05 | 430 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Pawtucket
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jenks Middle School Pawtucket | 06–08 | 697 | 16.2:1 | |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School Pawtucket | 06–08 | 637 | 14.8:1 | |
| Samuel Slater Middle School Pawtucket | 06–08 | 590 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Pawtucket
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Academy Charter Blackstone Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 357 | 14.3:1 | |
| Charles E. Shea High School Pawtucket | 09–12 | 770 | 13.3:1 | |
| Jacqueline M. Walsh School Pawtucket | 09–12 | 173 | 10.8:1 | |
| William E. Tolman High Pawtucket | 09–12 | 995 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pawtucket
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segue Institute Learning High Segue Institute for Learning · Charter | 09–10 | 55 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.3%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black25.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Pawtucket schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,497 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pawtucket
How many public schools are in Pawtucket, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Pawtucket: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,497 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pawtucket?
Schools with an address in Pawtucket belong to 4 education agencies, led by Pawtucket (16 schools), Blackstone Academy (1 school), International Charter (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pawtucket?
William E. Tolman High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pawtucket, with 995 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pawtucket?
Yes. 3 of the 19 public schools in Pawtucket are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blackstone Academy Charter, International Charter School, Segue Institute Learning High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pawtucket schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pawtucket public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Rhode Island school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pawtucket guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Rhode Island cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Rhode Island cities