For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in 02908, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI are Nathanael Greene Middle School, Times2 Middle/high School and R.i. School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: 2-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI include Nathanael Greene Middle School, Times2 Middle/high School and R.i. School For The Deaf.
How many public middle schools are located in 02908?
3 public middle schools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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