For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,957 students in 02919, RI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI are Brown Avenue School, Sarah Dyer Barnes School and Winsor Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02919 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02919, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02919, RI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Gr: 1-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Winsor Hill School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Thornton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Gr: 1-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02919, RI include Brown Avenue School, Sarah Dyer Barnes School and Winsor Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02919?
5 public elementary schools are located in 02919.
What is the racial composition of students in 02919?
02919 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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