For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,848 students in 02908, RI (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,605 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 02908, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02908, RI are Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Nathanael Greene Middle School and Times2 Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #33.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #77.
George J. West El. School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9181
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #99.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-12
| 784 students
Times2 Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-12
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02908, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02908, RI include Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Nathanael Greene Middle School and Times2 Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 02908, RI?
9 public schools are located in 02908, RI.
What percentage of students in 02908, RI go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 02908, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02908, RI?
02908, RI public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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