Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Providence (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 54 schools in Providence, Rhode Island. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Rhode Island.
- 142Aventure AcademyProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.1
- 229Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 9.3
- 321Trinity Academy Performing ArtProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 411Urban Collaborative ProgramProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.4
- 547Times2 Elementary SchoolProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
- 623Pleasant View SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
- 727The Hope AcademyProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
- 817E-Cubed AcademyProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.7
- 919RINI Middle CollegeProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 1016Hope High SchoolProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.3
- 1142Times2 Middle/High SchoolProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 12.4
- 1220Sheila Skip NowellProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.5
- 1338Achievement First Providence HProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 12.7
- 1424Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 1523Highlander Elementary CharterProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 1616George J. West El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 1717Anthony Carnevale ElementaryProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
- 1840Achievement First PromesaProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 1915W B Cooley & Acad InternationaProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 2047Achievement First ProvidenceProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.5
- 2123SouthSide Elementary CharterProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.5
- 2248AF Providence Mayoral MiddleProvidence · Charter MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 2314Dr. Jorge Alvarez HSProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 2424Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolProvidence · Charter MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 2514Village Green VirtualProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 2612Roger Williams MiddleProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 2713Esek Hopkins MiddleProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 2835Achievement First Envision EleProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 2915Robert L. Bailey IVProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 3018Nathanael Greene MiddleProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 3116Veazie Street SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 3220Webster Avenue SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 3313Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 3442Vartan Gregorian El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 3512West Broadway Middle SchoolProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 3610Mount Pleasant HighProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 3715Nathan Bishop MiddleProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.3
- 3838Bridge AcademyProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.7
- 3912Central High SchoolProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.7
- 4010Harry Kizirian ElementaryProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.7
- 4126Charette Charter SchoolProvidence · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 4228Leviton Dual Language SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 4310Alfred Lima Sr. El SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 4410Governor Christopher DelSestoProvidence · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 4569Classical High SchoolProvidence · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 4615Martin Luther King El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 4718William D'Abate Elem. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 4812Lillian Feinstein El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.9
- 499Mary E. Fogarty El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.9
- 5013Asa Messer El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.0
- 5129Reservoir Avenue SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.1
- 5222Nuestro Mundo Public Charter SProvidence · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 5313Frank D. Spaziano Elem SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 5429Robert F. Kennedy El. SchoolProvidence · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.6
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aventure Academy Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.1 | 42.4 Lower 50% | 85.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 227 |
| 2 | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 9.3 | 29.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 3 | Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 9.4 | 21.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 4 | Urban Collaborative Program Providence · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 10.4 | 11.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 145 |
| 5 | Times2 Elementary School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 11.1 | 47.1 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 322 |
| 6 | Pleasant View School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.1 | 23.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 7 | The Hope Academy Providence · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.4 | 27.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 8 | E-Cubed Academy Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.7 | 17.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 9 | RINI Middle College Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 12.2 | 19.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 10 | Hope High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.3 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 775 |
| 11 | Times2 Middle/High School Providence · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 12.4 | 42.0 Lower 50% | 76% Free/reduced-price lunch | 383 |
| 12 | Sheila Skip Nowell Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.5 | 19.5 Lower 50% | 24.5% Reading proficiency | 187 |
| 13 | Achievement First Providence H Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 12.7 | 38.2 Lower 50% | 82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 458 |
| 14 | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 12.8 | 24.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 15 | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 12.8 | 22.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 16 | George J. West El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.9 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 17 | Anthony Carnevale Elementary Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.3 | 17.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 18 | Achievement First Promesa Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 13.4 | 40.1 Lower 50% | 83.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 548 |
| 19 | W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.4 | 15.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 20 | Achievement First Providence Providence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 13.5 | 47.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 21 | SouthSide Elementary Charter Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 13.5 | 22.7 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 135 |
| 22 | AF Providence Mayoral Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 14.0 | 48.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 23 | Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 | 14.4 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 24 | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 14.5 | 24.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 25 | Village Green Virtual Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 14.5 | 13.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 26 | Roger Williams Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.6 | 12.3 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 27 | Esek Hopkins Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.7 | 13.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 28 | Achievement First Envision Ele Providence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 14.8 | 34.9 Lower 50% | 82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 458 |
| 29 | Robert L. Bailey IV Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.8 | 15.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 30 | Nathanael Greene Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.1 | 17.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 815 |
| 31 | Veazie Street School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.2 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 32 | Webster Avenue School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.4 | 19.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 33 | Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 | 13.3 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 34 | Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.6 | 42.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 311 |
| 35 | West Broadway Middle School Providence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 15.6 | 11.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 36 | Mount Pleasant High Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.1 | 10.1 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 997 |
| 37 | Nathan Bishop Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.3 | 14.7 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 38 | Bridge Academy Providence · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 16.7 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 65% Free/reduced-price lunch | 117 |
| 39 | Central High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.7 | 11.5 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,050 |
| 40 | Harry Kizirian Elementary Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.7 | 10.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 41 | Charette Charter School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 16.8 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 88.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 168 |
| 42 | Leviton Dual Language School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.9 | 28.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 43 | Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.0 | 9.6 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 44 | Governor Christopher DelSesto Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.0 | 9.6 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 45 | Classical High School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 | 69.0 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,116 |
| 46 | Martin Luther King El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.2 | 14.5 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 47 | William D'Abate Elem. School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.3 | 17.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 48 | Lillian Feinstein El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.9 | 11.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 49 | Mary E. Fogarty El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.9 | 8.8 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 50 | Asa Messer El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 18.0 | 13.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 51 | Reservoir Avenue School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.1 | 29.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 52 | Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 18.3 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 85.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 292 |
| 53 | Frank D. Spaziano Elem School Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.0 | 13.2 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 54 | Robert F. Kennedy El. School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.6 | 29.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 451 |
Aventure Academy in Providence leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Providence with Students per teacher 8.1. Of the 54 schools shown, 36 are public, 18 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Rhode Island lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Providence page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Providence?
Aventure Academy in Providence, Rhode Island ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Providence with Students per teacher 8.1 (Enrollment: 227).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Providence ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.