Best Public Middle Schools in Pawtucket, RI (2025-26)

Best Pawtucket Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,850 students in Pawtucket, RI.

The top ranked public middle schools in Pawtucket, RI are Lyman B. Goff Middle School, Joseph Jenks Middle School and Samuel Slater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pawtucket, RI public middle schools have an score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 26%), and score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Pawtucket have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pawtucket, RI (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Lyman B. Goff Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
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974 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6500

Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Joseph Jenks Middle School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
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350 Division Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520

Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Samuel Slater Middle School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
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281 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6480

Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

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Webster Street School (Closed 2004)

43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296

Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pawtucket, RI?

The top ranked public middle schools in Pawtucket, RI include Lyman B. Goff Middle School, Joseph Jenks Middle School and Samuel Slater Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Pawtucket?

3 public middle schools are located in Pawtucket.

What is the racial composition of students in Pawtucket?

Pawtucket public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).