For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,313 students in Riverside, RI (there are 2 private schools, serving 759 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Riverside, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside, RI are Waddington School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverside, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waddington School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Riverside, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside, RI include Waddington School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Riverside?
3 public schools are located in Riverside.
What percentage of students in Riverside go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Riverside are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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