For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,739 students in Harrisville, RI.
The top ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI are Burrillville High School, William Callahan School and Burrillville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisville, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Harrisville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisville, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
William Callahan School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Grades: 2-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Grades: PK-1
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisville, RI include Burrillville High School, William Callahan School and Burrillville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisville?
4 public schools are located in Harrisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisville?
Harrisville public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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