For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,051 students in Cranston, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI are Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Cranston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI include Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cranston?
3 public charter schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
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