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Charter schools in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence has 19 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 6,151 students. Of these, 12 offer elementary grades, 8 middle grades, and 7 high school grades. The median school has 13.1 students per teacher.

Schools
19
Reported students
6,151
Median students per teacher
13.1
Virtual schools
1

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 19 of 19 schools; student–teacher ratios for 18; format for 19. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

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SchoolGrades
Achievement First Envision EleElementaryAchievement First Rhode IslandK–4
Achievement First PromesaElementaryAchievement First Rhode IslandK–5
Achievement First ProvidenceElementaryAchievement First Rhode IslandK–4
Achievement First Providence HHighAchievement First Rhode Island9–12
AF Providence Mayoral MiddleElementaryMiddleAchievement First Rhode Island5–8
Charette Charter SchoolHighCharette Charter9–12
Highlander Elementary CharterElementaryMiddleHighlanderPre-K–6
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter SElementaryMiddleNuestro Mundo Public CharterK–8
Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolElementaryPaul Cuffee Charter SchK–5
Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolMiddlePaul Cuffee Charter Sch6–8
Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolHighPaul Cuffee Charter Sch9–12
Providence Preparatory CharterElementaryMiddle5–8
RINI Middle CollegeHighRhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College9–12
SouthSide Elementary CharterElementarySouthSide Charter SchoolK–5
The Hope AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Times2 Elementary SchoolElementaryProvidenceK–5
Times2 Middle/High SchoolMiddleHighProvidence6–12
Trinity Academy Performing ArtElementaryMiddleHighTrinity Academy for the Performing Arts5–12
Village Green VirtualHighVirtual9–12

About this Providence charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Providence

How many charter schools are in Providence, RI?

Providence has 19 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 6,151 students across 19 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Providence?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Providence?

The data identifies 12 schools offering elementary grades, 8 offering middle grades, and 7 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Providence?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.