For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,382 students in 02864, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02864, RI are Community School, Ashton School and North Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02864 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02864, RI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02864, RI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Ashton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 Mendon Road (transitional
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Garvin Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1364 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #1010.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
02864, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3357 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-3210
Grades: K-1
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02864, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02864, RI include Community School, Ashton School and North Cumberland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02864?
10 public elementary schools are located in 02864.
What is the racial composition of students in 02864?
02864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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