For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,313 students in 02915, RI (there are 2 private schools, serving 713 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 02915, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02915, RI are Waddington School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02915 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 02915, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02915, RI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waddington School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
02915, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
60 Bart Dr
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02915, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in 02915, RI include Waddington School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 02915?
3 public schools are located in 02915.
What percentage of students in 02915 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 02915 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02915?
02915 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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