For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,522 students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lower South Providence are The Hope Academy, Robert L. Bailey Iv and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Lower South Providence, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI include The Hope Academy, Robert L. Bailey Iv and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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