Best charter schools in Providence (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 19 schools in Providence, Rhode Island. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Rhode Island.
- 148AF Providence Mayoral MiddleProvidence · Charter Middle47% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 247Achievement First ProvidenceProvidence · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 347Times2 Elementary SchoolProvidence · Charter Elementary85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 322 students
- 442Times2 Middle/High SchoolProvidence · Charter High76% Free/reduced-price lunch · 383 students
- 540Achievement First PromesaProvidence · Charter Elementary83.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 548 students
- 638Achievement First Providence HProvidence · Charter High82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 458 students
- 735Achievement First Envision EleProvidence · Charter Elementary82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 458 students
- 829Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolProvidence · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 243 students
- 927The Hope AcademyProvidence · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 1026Charette Charter SchoolProvidence · Charter High88.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 168 students
- 1124Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolProvidence · Charter Middle27% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 1224Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolProvidence · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 1323SouthSide Elementary CharterProvidence · Charter Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 135 students
- 1423Highlander Elementary CharterProvidence · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 1522Nuestro Mundo Public Charter SProvidence · Charter Elementary85.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 292 students
- 1621Trinity Academy Performing ArtProvidence · Charter High7.5% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 1719RINI Middle CollegeProvidence · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 1814Village Green VirtualProvidence · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 195Providence Preparatory CharterProvidence · Charter Middle99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 244 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AF Providence Mayoral Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 48.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 2 | Achievement First Providence Providence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 47.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 3 | Times2 Elementary School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 47.1 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 322 |
| 4 | Times2 Middle/High School Providence · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 42.0 Lower 50% | 76% Free/reduced-price lunch | 383 |
| 5 | Achievement First Promesa Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 40.1 Lower 50% | 83.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 548 |
| 6 | Achievement First Providence H Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 38.2 Lower 50% | 82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 458 |
| 7 | Achievement First Envision Ele Providence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 34.9 Lower 50% | 82.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 458 |
| 8 | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 29.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 243 |
| 9 | The Hope Academy Providence · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 27.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 10 | Charette Charter School Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 25.5 Lower 50% | 88.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 168 |
| 11 | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 24.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 12 | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 24.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 13 | SouthSide Elementary Charter Providence · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 22.7 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 135 |
| 14 | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 22.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 15 | Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 22.1 Lower 50% | 85.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 292 |
| 16 | Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 21.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 17 | RINI Middle College Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 19.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 18 | Village Green Virtual Providence · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 13.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 19 | Providence Preparatory Charter Providence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 5.3 Lower 50% | 99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 244 |
AF Providence Mayoral Middle in Providence leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 48.1. Of the 19 schools shown, 19 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Rhode Island charter schools rankings, every school on the Providence page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Providence?
AF Providence Mayoral Middle in Providence, Rhode Island ranks first among charter schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 48.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 405).
How are charter schools in Providence ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.