Cranston Adult Education Programs

Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Elementary School is a public charter school in Cranston serving kindergarten through 4th grade. We belong to Achievement First, a network that grew from Amistad Academy, which opened in New Haven in 1999 with 84 fifth and sixth graders, and now serves about 15,000 students in 41 schools across Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. Our Rhode Island schools serve students from Providence, North Providence, Warwick and Cranston, and every student is admitted through a blind lottery. We provide transportation, and the school is also near the #28 bus line. Alongside core academics and literacy, students take dance, drama and physical education. We meet students where they are while holding high expectations. A Special Education Local Advisory Committee of parents, teachers, administrators and related service providers such as social workers, psychologists and speech-language pathologists works to strengthen services for students with IEPs.

Cranston High School East is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for a diverse range of learners, including those with unique needs such as language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students. The school's core mission emphasizes collaboration with the community to provide a high-quality, evidence-based instructional system that is both accessible and responsive to the varied learning styles of its students. Through a commitment to active learning and personalized education, Cranston High School East implements key programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to enhance student achievement and success. What sets Cranston High School East apart is its focus on building strong partnerships with families, ensuring that parents and guardians are integral participants in their children's educational journey. The school boasts a low student-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention and tailored support that meets each student's specific needs. Additionally, specialized facilities and community events further enrich the educational experience, creating a nurturing atmosphere where every student can thrive.

Cranston Public Schools serves children ages 3–5 through early learning programs across six public school buildings, two Head Start programs, and community settings. Families can access itinerant services, walk-in support, integrated preschool classrooms, small structured classrooms, and Child Outreach screening.