For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,390 students in Smithfield, RI (there are , serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Smithfield, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI are Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Smithfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Smithfield, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond Laperche School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Pleasant View Ave.
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Old County Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Smithfield, Rhode Island ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Smithfield, RI include Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Smithfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Smithfield?
5 public schools are located in Smithfield.
What percentage of students in Smithfield go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Smithfield are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Smithfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Smithfield include: Raymond Laperche School vs. Old County Road School, Old County Road School vs. Raymond Laperche School
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