For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,959 students in 02919, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI are Brown Avenue School, Sarah Dyer Barnes School and Winsor Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02919 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02919, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02919, RI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Gr: 1-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Winsor Hill School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Thornton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Gr: 1-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
02919, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-2653
Gr: 1-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI include Brown Avenue School, Sarah Dyer Barnes School and Winsor Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02919?
5 public elementary schools are located in 02919.
What is the racial composition of students in 02919?
02919 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% 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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