For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 662 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elmwood are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillian Feinstein El. School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI include Lillian Feinstein El. School and Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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