For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,373 students in 02893, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02893, RI are Wakefield Hills El. School, John F. Horgan School and John F. Deering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02893 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02893, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02893, RI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Grades: K-4
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Horgan School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Grades: 5-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: #44.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02893, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02893, RI include Wakefield Hills El. School, John F. Horgan School and John F. Deering Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02893?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02893.
What is the racial composition of students in 02893?
02893 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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