For the 2025-26 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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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