For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,103 students in 02915, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 02915 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02915, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02915, RI Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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%
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 elementary schools in 02915, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02915, RI include Waddington School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02915?
2 public elementary schools are located in 02915.
What is the racial composition of students in 02915?
02915 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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