For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public school in Valley is Paul Cuffee Lower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley, Providence, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence, RI include Paul Cuffee Lower School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley, Providence?
the neighborhood of Valley, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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