For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,821 students in Central Falls, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Falls, RI are Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School, The Learning Community and Segue Inst For Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Falls, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Central Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central Falls, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Gr: 7-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Ella Risk School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Raices Dual Language Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Calcutt Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Segue Institute Learning High School
Charter School
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Gr: 9 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Central Falls, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Central Falls, RI include Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School, The Learning Community and Segue Inst For Learning.
How many public schools are located in Central Falls?
11 public schools are located in Central Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Falls?
Central Falls public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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