For the 2024 school year, there are 26 charter public elementary schools serving 7,995 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Rhode Island are Kingston Hill Academy, The Compass School and Rise Prep Mayoral Ele. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Rhode Island (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: 35-39% | 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
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Rise Prep Mayoral Ele
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-7
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: K-4
| 399 students
Rank: #1010.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 871-5429
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 871-5429
Grades: 5-6
| 384 students
Rank: #1111.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
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: #1212.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1313.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9192
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9192
Grades: K-7
| 286 students
Rank: #1414.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Southside Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Grades: K-5
| 143 students
Rank: #1717.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
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
| 579 students
Rank: #1919.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Grades: 3-8
| 275 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Grades: K-1
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Promesa
Charter School
234 Daboll St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Grades: K-2
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
Charter School
17-21 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Grades: 5-6
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Rhode Island include Kingston Hill Academy, The Compass School and Rise Prep Mayoral Ele.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Rhode Island?
26 charter public elementary schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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