For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,378 students in 02908, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI are Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Times2 Elementary School and Paul Cuffee Lower School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
George J. West El. School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: 2-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02908, RI include Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Times2 Elementary School and Paul Cuffee Lower School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02908?
8 public elementary schools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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