For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,432 students in East Providence, RI (there are 4 private schools, serving 957 private students). 78% 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 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Providence, RI (2026)
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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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: 8-12
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?
78% 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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