For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,640 students in 02917, RI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02917, RI are Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02917 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02917, RI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02917, RI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond Laperche School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Pleasant View Ave.
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Old County Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
02917, Rhode Island 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02917, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02917, RI include Raymond Laperche School, Pleasant View Elementary School and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02917?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02917.
What is the racial composition of students in 02917?
02917 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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