For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public schools in Elmwood are Paul Cuffee Upper School, Lillian Feinstein El. School and Highlander Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Elmwood, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Lillian Feinstein El. School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI include Paul Cuffee Upper School, Lillian Feinstein El. School and Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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