For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,887 students in 02906, RI (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,080 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in 02906, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02906, RI are Martin Luther King El. School, Nathan Bishop Middle School and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02906 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02906, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02906, RI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King El. School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Nathan Bishop Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
02906, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02906, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in 02906, RI include Martin Luther King El. School, Nathan Bishop Middle School and Hope High School.
How many public schools are located in 02906?
3 public schools are located in 02906.
What percentage of students in 02906 go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in 02906 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02906?
02906 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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