For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,951 students in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI.
The top ranked public schools in Valley Falls are B.f. Norton Elementary School, Blackstone Valley Prep High School and Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI include B.f. Norton Elementary School, Blackstone Valley Prep High School and Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland?
the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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