For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in 02908, RI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI are Nathanael Greene Middle School, Times2 Middle/high School and R.i. School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Grades: 2-12
| 76 students
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-12
| 784 students
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-12
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02908, RI include Nathanael Greene Middle School, Times2 Middle/high School and R.i. School For The Deaf.
How many public middle schools are located in 02908?
3 public middle schools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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