For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,762 students in 02818, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02818, RI are James H. Eldredge School, Archie R. Cole Middle School and George Hanaford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02818 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02818, RI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02818, RI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H. Eldredge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
George Hanaford School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
Gr: K-2 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1602
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1602
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
02818, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Potowomut Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
Gr: 1-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02818, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02818, RI include James H. Eldredge School, Archie R. Cole Middle School and George Hanaford School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02818?
5 public elementary schools are located in 02818.
What is the racial composition of students in 02818?
02818 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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