For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in North Smithfield, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI are North Smitfield High School, North Smithfield Elementary School and North Smithfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Smithfield, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in North Smithfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Smithfield, RI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Smitfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
North Smithfield, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
358 Victory Highway
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 762-2793
Gr: 4-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in North Smithfield, RI include North Smitfield High School, North Smithfield Elementary School and North Smithfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Smithfield?
3 public schools are located in North Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in North Smithfield?
North Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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