For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,928 students in 02909, RI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02909, RI are Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Paul Cuffee Middle School and West Broadway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Middle 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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02909, RI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02909, RI include Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Paul Cuffee Middle School and West Broadway Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02909?
4 public middle schools are located in 02909.
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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