Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 02909

The 02909 zip code area of Providence, Rhode Island is home to 7 elementary schools, a mix of public and public charter schools serving grades ranging from pre-K to 5th grade. While the schools in this area serve a high-need population with significant economic disadvantages, Achievement First Providence stands out as the highest performing school, with significantly better proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools in the area.

The data reveals a significant achievement gap between the highest and lowest performing schools in the 02909 zip code. For example, in 4th grade ELA, Achievement First Providence had 29% proficiency, while Webster Avenue School had only 11.5% proficiency. Additionally, when compared to statewide averages, the schools in this area generally perform well below Rhode Island's elementary school proficiency rates, which range from 30-40% in ELA and Math.

While some schools, like Asa Messer Elementary School, have shown improvement in recent years, the data also reveals inconsistent performance and challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress across the schools in the 02909 zip code area. The high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations and the persistent achievement gaps are areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions by the Providence and Achievement First Rhode Island school districts.