For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 653 students in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland Hill are John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland and Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland, RI include John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland and Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland?
the neighborhood of Cumberland Hill, Cumberland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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