For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,499 students in 02908, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI are Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Paul Cuffee Lower School and Times2 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Times2 Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #55.
Times2 Middle/high School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
George J. West El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-12
| 784 students
Times2 Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-12
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI include Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Paul Cuffee Lower School and Times2 Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02908?
8 public elementary schools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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