For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 143 students in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Upper South Providence is Southside Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI include Southside Elementary Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence?
the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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