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 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-4
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 406 students
Rank: #1010.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #1212.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Grades: 5-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #1414.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #1515.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #1616.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1919.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #2020.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2323.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2424.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #2525.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #2626.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #2727.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 374 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Southside Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Grades: 7-12
| 335 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
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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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