Public schools in Woonsocket, RI
14 open public schools with an address in Woonsocket, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,321
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Woonsocket public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Woonsocket, RI: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,321 students, an average of 486 per school. The largest campus is Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), and the largest elementary school is Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669).
Woonsocket operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 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 13.7:1, higher than 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 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% 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 Woonsocket
Elementary schools in Woonsocket
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernon Heights School Woonsocket | KG–05 | 405 | 13.5:1 | |
| Globe Park School Woonsocket | PK–05 | 519 | 16.2:1 | |
| Harris School Woonsocket | KG–05 | 371 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kevin K. Coleman School Woonsocket | KG–05 | 256 | 15.1:1 | |
| Leo A. Savoie School Woonsocket | KG–05 | 380 | 15.2:1 | |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus Woonsocket | PK–05 | 669 | 13.7:1 | |
| RISE Prep Lower Academy School RISE Prep Academies · Charter | KG–08 | 573 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Woonsocket
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Academy Beacon Charter School · Charter | 06–08 | 158 | 11.3:1 | |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova Woonsocket | 06–08 | 542 | 9.7:1 | |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet Woonsocket | 06–08 | 537 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Woonsocket
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEACON Charter School Beacon Charter School · Charter | 09–12 | 203 | 11.9:1 | |
| Woonsocket Career an Tech Ctr. Woonsocket · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Woonsocket High School Woonsocket | 09–12 | 1,646 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Woonsocket
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISE Prep Upper Academy School RISE Prep Academies · Charter | 09–10 | 62 | 7.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.1%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black12.1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Woonsocket schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Woonsocket
How many public schools are in Woonsocket, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Woonsocket: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Woonsocket?
Schools with an address in Woonsocket belong to 3 education agencies, led by Woonsocket (10 schools), Beacon Charter School (2 schools), RISE Prep Academies (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Woonsocket, with 1,646 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Woonsocket?
Yes. 4 of the 14 public schools in Woonsocket are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including BEACON Charter School, Founders Academy, RISE Prep Lower Academy School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Woonsocket schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Woonsocket public schools is 13.7:1, higher than 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 Woonsocket 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