For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 758 students in 02904, RI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02904, RI are Birchwood Middle School and Esek Hopkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02904 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02904, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02904, RI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Esek Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
02904, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Service (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
425 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 278-2051
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 278-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
1135 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 725-0099
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 725-0099
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Occupational Education High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Branch Ave/wanskuck
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9217
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9217
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
110 Paul St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9419
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9419
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02904, RI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02904, RI include Birchwood Middle School and Esek Hopkins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02904?
2 public middle schools are located in 02904.
What is the racial composition of students in 02904?
02904 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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