For the 2025 school year, there are 43 charter public schools serving 12,824 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Rhode Island are Kingston Hill Academy, The Compass School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874
(401) 783-8282
Saunderstown, RI 02874
(401) 783-8282
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Gr: K-4 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Gr: 5-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 225:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Gr: 5-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Southside Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Village Green Virtual
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked charter public schools in Rhode Island include Kingston Hill Academy, The Compass School and Blackstone Valley Prep High School.
How many charter public schools are located in Rhode Island?
43 charter public schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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