For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,493 students in Central Falls, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Central Falls, RI are The Learning Community, Segue Inst For Learning and Ella Risk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Falls, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in Central Falls have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Central Falls, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Central Falls, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Central Falls, RI include The Learning Community, Segue Inst For Learning and Ella Risk School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Central Falls?
7 public elementary schools are located in Central Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Falls?
Central Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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