For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,161 students in 02915, RI (there are 2 private schools, serving 713 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 02915, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
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 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02915, RI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waddington School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 110 students
02915, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 36 students
60 Bart Dr
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Watters Annex (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
33 Hoppin Ave
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 435-7806
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 435-7806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, RI?
3 public schools are located in 02915, RI.
What percentage of students in 02915, RI go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 02915, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02915, RI?
02915, RI public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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