For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,167 students in 02909, RI (there are 3 private schools, serving 343 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 02909, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02909, RI are Achievement First Providence, Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Providence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pleasant View School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William D'abate Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Grades: 1-5
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Asa Messer El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #99.
Webster Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
West Broadway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Providence High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
315 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Grades: 9-10
| 155 students
02909, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 Althea St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Grades: K-1
| 151 students
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Grades: 9
| 206 students
434 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
240 Laban Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Grades: K-1
| 169 students
1655 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02909, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02909, RI include Achievement First Providence, Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02909?
13 public schools are located in 02909.
What percentage of students in 02909 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 02909 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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