Top 3 Best 02906 Rhode Island Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,887 students in 02906, RI (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,941 private students). 39% 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 13% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King El. School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Bishop Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 02906 Rhode Island

02906, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
324 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students

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?
39% 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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