For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,079 students in 02909, RI (there are 3 private schools, serving 343 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 02909, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02909, RI are Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Achievement First Providence and William D'abate Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William D'abate Elem. School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Merino Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Webster Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
West Broadway Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Gr: 5-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 633-6261
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 633-6261
Gr: K-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02909, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in 02909, RI include Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Achievement First Providence and William D'abate Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in 02909?
13 public schools are located in 02909.
What percentage of students in 02909 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 02909 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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