Founders Academy

Founders Academy in Woonsocket is a public charter school at 1 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895, serving students in grades 6–8 as part of Beacon Charter Schools’ middle-school program. About 159 students attend the school, with an 11:1 student–teacher ratio.

The most recent state assessment shows that 3% of students meet grade-level math benchmarks and 17% meet reading benchmarks, guiding instructional focus and academic supports. About 52% of students are female and 48% are male.

Through its partnership with Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, Founders Academy emphasizes general education and creative expression in a small, supportive classroom.In the local housing market around the school, median property values commonly range from about $250,000 to $380,000, giving families various residential choices near community amenities, transit, and neighborhood services that support everyday life in Woonsocket.

Many parents appreciate that staff work to help students build steady routines and connect learning across subjects, and community events often bring families together around student work and school activities. With its focused support structure and efforts to deepen achievement, Founders Academy is working steadily toward becoming one of the best middle schools in Rhode Island.

Beacon Founders Academy received a three-year charter renewal decision in November 2025. The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education voted to renew the charter beginning with the 2026–2027 school year and expiring at the end of the 2028–2029 school year, with specified conditions attached. The measure permits the ongoing operation of the school under the state charter framework for the designated term.

Q1. What is the mission of Founders Academy?

Ans. Founders Academy’s mission is to provide an academically rigorous curriculum that builds strong foundations in math, reading, and writing while introducing students to arts programs.

Q2. What grades does Founders Academy serve?

Ans. Founders Academy serves middle school students in grades 6-8 as part of the Beacon Charter Schools network.

Q3. How does Founders Academy support communication with families?

Ans. Founders Academy’s website notes the role of a bilingual office manager to help serve families needing translation and daily information about student life.

Q4. What arts exposure do students get at Founders Academy?

Ans. Founders Academy students sample each of the Beacon Charter Schools’ rich arts programs as part of their curriculum.

Q5. Why was Founders Academy established according to its site?

Ans. Founders Academy was established to provide a nurturing education with a strong academic foundation and arts integration for middle school learners.

Q6. Which neighborhoods in Woonsocket elementary schools for families?

A. Please find the best elementary schools in Woonsocket neighborhoods here.