For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,723 students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hartford are Achievement First Providence, Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI include Achievement First Providence, Af Providence Mayoral Middle School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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