Centredale School vs Dr. Edward Ricci School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centredale School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
Dr. Edward Ricci School
North Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
| Measure | Centredale School North Providence, Rhode Island | Dr. Edward Ricci School North Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 172 | #30 of 58 |
| National rank | #38458 of 50,301 | #9906 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 221 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | North Providence | North Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 30.1).
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 60.6%).
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Dr. Edward Ricci School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 221.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centredale School better than Dr. Edward Ricci School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Edward Ricci School ranks higher (39.6 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centredale School and Dr. Edward Ricci School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Providence and North Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centredale School: 221. Dr. Edward Ricci School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centredale School and Dr. Edward Ricci School rank in Rhode Island?
Centredale School is 127th of 172 and Dr. Edward Ricci School is 30th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).