For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,495 students in East Providence, RI (there are 3 private schools, serving 864 private students). 80% 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 Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights 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 24% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Spring School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Orlo Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kent Heights School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
East Providence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Gr: 9-12
East Providence, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI include Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights School.
How many public schools are located in East Providence?
8 public schools are located in East Providence.
What percentage of students in East Providence go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence?
East Providence public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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