The motto of William R. Dutemple School is "Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Ready."
Home of the Dolphins, Principal Beth Basile-Daggett leads this active and vibrant school located on Garden Street. In recent years, the school is emphasizing math, reading and writing skills throughout the curriculum. It is also working to foster more parent involvement to improve the school climate.
Oak Lawn School, "where eagles soar," is nestled in Oak Lawn village. Its students score higher than state averages in reading and mathematics. Principal Linda Stanelun heads this school of about 280 students.
This year, the school opened with a newly competed fence and gate, new computers for grades K - 4 and Elmo projectors for classrooms that didn't previously have one, thanks to a donation by the Allard Fund.
Stadium School teaches students from kindergarten through sixth grade to develop a lifelong love of learning. Built in 1953, the school occupies ground that was once part of the Sprague family's mansion and grounds and served as a horse racing track, and, later, an auto race track. Principal Susan M. Bryan leads the school.
Located on Village Avenue, Stone Hill School's mission is to ensure an outstanding education for every student and to encourage confidence, high-achievement, cooperation, respect and success.
Led by Principal Norma Cole, Stone Hill School boasts higher-than-average test scores and a dynamic and energetic staff. Stone Hill students also enjoy access to a high-quality playground in front of the school.
Woodridge Elementary School is led by Charlotte Josephs and is regarded as one of the best elementary schools in the city. And that's not just because its large playground area out front is so appealing.
This K-6 school on Budlong Road has consistently scored well in state rankings and standardized tests. School officials credit a supportive school community and a very active group of parents for the success of its students.
With a more than 80-year history, the Hugh B. Bain School has touched the lives of several generations of Cranston residents.
About 450 seventh and eighth graders fill the halls of this lively school, which has earned the "high performing" designation by the state Department of Education as well as Middle School of the Year by the state and the state attorney general's office for creating a safer school community.
