For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,807 students in 02920, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02920, RI are Garden City School, Stone Hill School and Woodridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02920 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02920, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02920, RI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden City School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Plantations Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8073
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Village Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8022
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Woodridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Budlong Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8007
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Lawn School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Stoneham Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8004
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8004
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Achievement First Iluminar
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #88.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #99.
George J. Peters School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mayberry Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8199
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1010.
Arlington School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #1111.
Gladstone Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Gladstone Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
02920, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02920, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02920, RI include Garden City School, Stone Hill School and Woodridge School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02920?
11 public elementary schools are located in 02920.
What is the racial composition of students in 02920?
02920 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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