For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 546 students in 02879, RI.
The top ranked public middle school in 02879, RI is Broad Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 02879 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02879, RI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02879, RI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
02879, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Grades: PK
| 78 students
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02879, RI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02879, RI include Broad Rock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02879?
1 public middle schools are located in 02879.
What is the racial composition of students in 02879?
02879 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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