For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 530 students in Manville, RI.
The top ranked public school in Manville, RI is Northern Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manville, RI public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Manville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manville, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Manville, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northern Early Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
315 New River Rd
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 765-8698
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 765-8698
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manville, RI?
The top ranked public schools in Manville, RI include Northern Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manville?
1 public schools are located in Manville.
What is the racial composition of students in Manville?
Manville public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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