Best Riverside Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Waddington School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
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101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235

Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Riverside Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
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179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230

Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Riverside, Rhode Island

Riverside, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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James R. D. Oldham School (Closed 2021)

60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209

Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

James R.d. Oldham School Annex (Closed 2020)

60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321

Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Meadowcrest Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

60 Bart Dr
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209

Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Watters Annex (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

33 Hoppin Ave
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 435-7806

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).