For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,332 students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public schools in Elmhurst are Robert F. Kennedy El. School and Nathanael Greene Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence, RI include Robert F. Kennedy El. School and Nathanael Greene Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence?
the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Providence 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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