For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,798 students in East Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Providence, RI are Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Providence, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Providence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Spring School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Orlo Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kent Heights School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
East Providence, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Providence, RI include Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Providence?
6 public elementary schools are located in East Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence?
East Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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