For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,088 students in Riverside, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, 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.
Riverside, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverside, RI (2025)
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
| 540 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
| 548 students
Riverside, 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 elementary schools in Riverside, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, RI include Waddington School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverside?
2 public elementary schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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