For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,068 students in 02906, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02906, RI are Martin Luther King El. School and Nathan Bishop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02906 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02906, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02906, RI Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in 02906, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02906, RI include Martin Luther King El. School and Nathan Bishop Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02906?
2 public elementary schools are located in 02906.
What is the racial composition of students in 02906?
02906 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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