For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,873 students in 02905, RI (there are , serving 715 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 02905, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02905, RI are Edward S. Rhodes School, Robert L. Bailey Iv and Southside Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02905 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02905, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02905, RI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward S. Rhodes School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Shaw Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8208
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8208
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Edgewood Highland
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
360 High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-4603
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 274-4603
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17-21 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
02905, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
9 Beachmont Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Gr: 1-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
214 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
220 Blackstone St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
205 Norwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8108
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8108
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
182 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0562
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0562
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Providence Place Academy (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 383-0794
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 383-0794
Gr: 11-12
674 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02905, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02905, RI include Edward S. Rhodes School, Robert L. Bailey Iv and Southside Elementary Charter.
How many public schools are located in 02905?
12 public schools are located in 02905.
What percentage of students in 02905 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 02905 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02905?
02905 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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