For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,473 students in 02860, RI (there are , serving 173 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 02860, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02860, RI are Francis J. Varieur School, Jacqueline M. Walsh School and Agnes E. Little School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02860 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02860, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02860, RI 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Divison Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-2148
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Agnes E. Little School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Bend Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6256
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6256
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Henry J. Winters School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William E. Tolman High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Exchange Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6400
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #88.
Charles E. Shea High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
485 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6445
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6445
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph Jenks Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Division Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6520
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1010.
Cunningham School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Baldwin Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6262
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6262
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Samuel Slater Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
281 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6480
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
02860, Rhode Island 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Grades: 4-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02860, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02860, RI include Francis J. Varieur School, Jacqueline M. Walsh School and Agnes E. Little School.
How many public schools are located in 02860?
11 public schools are located in 02860.
What percentage of students in 02860 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 02860 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02860?
02860 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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