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Best Schools in Providence, Rhode Island
Compare 59 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
59
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
26,603
Total Students
Across Providence
14.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
59 schools found
Classical High School
publichighGrade 9-12
770 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
6.9
Rating
Students
1,116
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
55%
Vartan Gregorian El. School
publicelementaryK-5
455 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903
4.2
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
publicelementaryK-5
195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908
2.6
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
27%
Achievement First Providence
charter schoolelementaryK-4
370 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
2.2
Rating
Students
460
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
27%
Martin Luther King El. School
publicelementaryPK-5
35 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906
2.2
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Rini Middle College
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
150 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
2.2
Rating
Students
462
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Sheila Skip Nowell
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
150 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
2
Rating
Students
187
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Times2 Elementary School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
50 Fillmore Street, Providence, RI 02908
2
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Af Providence Mayoral Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
370 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
2
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
18%
Providence Preparatory Charter
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
155 Harrison Street, Providence, RI 02907
2
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Paul Cuffee Lower School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
459 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908
2
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Nathan Bishop Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906
1.8
Rating
Students
719
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
50 Springfield Street, Providence, RI 02909
1.8
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
17%
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr
publichighGrade 9-12
325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905
1.8
Rating
Students
817
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
7%
William D'Abate Elem. School
publicelementaryK-5
60 Kossuth Street, Providence, RI 02909
1.7
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Nathanael Greene Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
721 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
1.7
Rating
Students
815
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
15%
Pleasant View School
publicelementaryPK-5
50 Obediah Brown Road, Providence, RI 02909
1.7
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Reservoir Avenue School
publicelementaryK-5
156 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
1.7
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Village Green Virtual
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
135 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
1.7
Rating
Students
203
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
The Hope Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02905
1.7
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Providence
Providence, Rhode Island is home to 59 schools serving over 26,603 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math20%
ELA25%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)11
Moderate (15-20:1)8
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,116 students at Classical High School
- Best ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Providence, Rhode Island?
There are 59 schools in Providence, serving 26,603 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Providence?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Providence include schools with ratings of 4.2 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Providence?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Providence is 14.1:1.