For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,287 students in 02860, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02860, RI are Joseph Jenks Middle School and Samuel Slater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02860 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02860, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02860, RI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph Jenks Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Division Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Samuel Slater Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
281 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6480
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
02860, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02860, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02860, RI include Joseph Jenks Middle School and Samuel Slater Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02860?
2 public middle schools are located in 02860.
What is the racial composition of students in 02860?
02860 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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