For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,377 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in Pawtucket, RI are Jacqueline M. Walsh School, Blackstone Academy Charter and William E. Tolman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawtucket, RI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pawtucket have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Pawtucket, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacqueline M. Walsh School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Pawtucket, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Divison Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William E. Tolman High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6400
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #44.
Charles E. Shea High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6445
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6445
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Pawtucket, Rhode Island ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Grades: 4-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawtucket, RI include Jacqueline M. Walsh School, Blackstone Academy Charter and William E. Tolman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawtucket?
4 public high schools are located in Pawtucket.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pawtucket include: William E. Tolman High School vs. Charles E. Shea High School, Charles E. Shea High School vs. William E. Tolman High School, Jacqueline M. Walsh School vs. William E. Tolman High School
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