For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,810 students in Woonsocket, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Woonsocket, RI are Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Founders Academy and Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woonsocket, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Woonsocket have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Woonsocket, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Woonsocket Middle Villa Nova
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Woonsocket, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Woonsocket, RI include Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Founders Academy and Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet.
How many public middle schools are located in Woonsocket?
4 public middle schools are located in Woonsocket.
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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