Best middle schools in Providence (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 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
- 224Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolProvidence · Charter Middle27% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 318Nathanael Greene MiddleProvidence · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 815 students
- 415Nathan Bishop MiddleProvidence · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 719 students
- 513Esek Hopkins MiddleProvidence · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 612Roger Williams MiddleProvidence · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 786 students
- 712West Broadway Middle SchoolProvidence · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 811Urban Collaborative ProgramProvidence · Public Middle2.5% Math proficiency · 145 students
- 910Governor Christopher DelSestoProvidence · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 105Providence 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 | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 24.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 3 | Nathanael Greene Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 815 |
| 4 | Nathan Bishop Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 5 | Esek Hopkins Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 6 | Roger Williams Middle Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 7 | West Broadway Middle School Providence · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 11.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 8 | Urban Collaborative Program Providence · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 11.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 145 |
| 9 | Governor Christopher DelSesto Providence · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.6 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 10 | 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 middle schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 48.1. Of the 10 schools shown, 7 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Rhode Island middle schools 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 middle school in Providence?
AF Providence Mayoral Middle in Providence, Rhode Island ranks first among middle schools in Providence with a Success Index (US) of 48.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 405).
How are middle 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.