For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,591 students in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Valley Falls are B.f. Norton Elementary School, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 and Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland, RI include B.f. Norton Elementary School, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 and Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Falls, Cumberland?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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