Best Hartford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,222 students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford are Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Governor Christopher Delsesto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI include Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Governor Christopher Delsesto.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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