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Best Schools in 02909, RI
02909, RI has 30 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 17,314 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 02909 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02909, RI
The top high schools in 02909, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Classical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students
2. Johnston Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 804 Students
3. Cranston High School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
5. Dr. Jorge Alvarez Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 562 Students
6. Mount Pleasant High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02909, RI
The top middle schools in 02909, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
2. Af Providence Mayoral Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Achievement First Rhode Island • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 405 Students
3. Nathanael Greene Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
4. Paul Cuffee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paul Cuffee Charter Sch • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 185 Students
5. Hugh B. Bain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
6. West Broadway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 480 Students
7. Roger Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
8. Governor Christopher Delsesto
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02909, RI
The top elementary schools in 02909, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Achievement First Providence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Achievement First Rhode Island • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
2. Asa Messer El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
3. Achievement First Envision Ele
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Achievement First Rhode Island • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
4. Winsor Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 384 Students
5. George J. West El. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
6. William D'abate Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
7. Pleasant View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
8. Anthony Carnevale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
9. Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
10. Harry Kizirian Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02909, RI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02909, RI has a total population of 46,113 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02909, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02909, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02909, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02909, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02909, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02909, RI
How many schools are in 02909, RI?
02909, RI has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 17,314 students in total.
How do schools in 02909 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 02909 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 02909 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02909?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations