Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02860

The 02860 zip code area of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools. While the schools in this area generally have lower test scores compared to the state average, a few standout institutions like Francis J. Varieur School and Jacqueline M. Walsh School are exceptions, ranking among the top schools in the state.

Francis J. Varieur School, an elementary school, consistently performs well, with 45.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.5% in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Pawtucket district and state averages. Similarly, Jacqueline M. Walsh School, a high school, ranks 13th out of 60 Rhode Island high schools and has exceptional test scores, with 77.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts and 60.4% in NGSA Science.

In contrast, some schools in the 02860 zip code, such as Samuel Slater Middle School and Charles E. Shea High School, struggle with low test scores and rankings. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance, with the schools serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores and rankings. The presence of a public charter school, International Charter School, in the area provides an alternative option for families and may contribute to the diverse performance outcomes observed in the data.