For the 2025 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, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue 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 21% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Orlo Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
East Providence, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 100 students
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, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue 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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