For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,757 students in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Federal Hill are Paul Cuffee Middle School, Asa Messer El. School and West Broadway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
West Broadway Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Grades: 5-8
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence, RI include Paul Cuffee Middle School, Asa Messer El. School and West Broadway Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence?
the neighborhood of Federal Hill, Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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