For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,878 students in 02920, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in 02920, RI are Cranston High School West and Apprenticeship Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02920 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 02920, RI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02920 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranston High School West, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02920, RI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cranston High School West
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,698 students
Rank: #22.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
100 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8070
Grades: 12
| n/a students
02920, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 02920, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in 02920, RI include Cranston High School West and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public high schools are located in 02920?
3 public high schools are located in 02920.
What is the racial composition of students in 02920?
02920 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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