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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

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score7%
ELA Assessment Score8%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,050 students at Central High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
publicelementaryK-5
222 Daboll Street, Providence, RI 02907
1
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
7%
Asa Messer El. School
publicelementaryPK-4
1655 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
1
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Governor Christopher Delsesto
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
152 Springfield Street, Providence, RI 02909
1
Rating
Students
818
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
2%
Urban Collaborative Program
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
75 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI 02903
1
Rating
Students
145
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Harry Kizirian Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
60 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
1
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
8%
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903
1
Rating
Students
1,050
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Roger Williams Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
278 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
1
Rating
Students
786
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
1%
Charette Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
335 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903
1
Rating
Students
168
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
R.I. School For The Deaf
publichighPK-12
One Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
1
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Dr. Jorge Alvarez Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
375 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
1
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
publicelementaryPK-5
85 Laurel Hill Ave, Providence, RI 02909
1
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
6%
Mount Pleasant High
publichighGrade 9-12
434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
1
Rating
Students
997
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
charter schoolmiddleK-8
17-21 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
1
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Bridge Academy
publichighGrade 10-12
91 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903
0
Rating
Students
117
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Aventure Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
425 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904
0
Rating
Students
227
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
217 Westminister Street, Providence, RI 02903
0
Rating
Students
115
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Achievement First Envision Ele
charter schoolelementaryK-4
370 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909
0
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Achievement First Promesa
charter schoolelementaryK-5
234 Daboll St, Providence, RI 02907
0
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Achievement First Providence H
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
206 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
0
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

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.

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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 9.0 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.