For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,975 students in 02861, RI (there are , serving 490 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 02861, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02861, RI are Flora S. Curtis School, Curvin-mccabe School and Potter-burns School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02861 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02861, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02861, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Curvin-mccabe School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6258
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6258
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Potter-burns School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
973 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6250
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6250
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
974 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6500
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Baldwin School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
723 Central Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6264
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6264
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02861, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02861, RI include Flora S. Curtis School, Curvin-mccabe School and Potter-burns School.
How many public schools are located in 02861?
7 public schools are located in 02861.
What percentage of students in 02861 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 02861 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02861?
02861 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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