For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,523 students in 02893, RI (there are 6 private schools, serving 613 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 02893, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02893, RI are West Warwick High School, Wakefield Hills El. School and Greenbush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02893 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02893, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02893, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Warwick High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-6596
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-6596
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Grades: K-4
| 397 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John F. Horgan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Grades: 5-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Brown Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02893, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02893, RI include West Warwick High School, Wakefield Hills El. School and Greenbush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02893?
6 public schools are located in 02893.
What percentage of students in 02893 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 02893 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02893?
02893 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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