For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 579 students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Edgewood are Edward S. Rhodes School and Edgewood Highland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence, RI (2026)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence, RI include Edward S. Rhodes School and Edgewood Highland.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence?
the neighborhood of Edgewood, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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