For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,485 students in East Providence, RI (there are 4 private schools, serving 948 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI are East Providence High School, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in East Providence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best East Providence, RI Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Providence High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kent Heights School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orlo Avenue School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Spring School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Edward Martin Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Tech
Vocational School
1998 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI include East Providence High School, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in East Providence, RI?
9 public schools are located in East Providence, RI.
What percentage of students in East Providence, RI go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence, RI?
East Providence, RI public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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