Providence Preparatory Charter School District

155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 225 students in Providence Preparatory Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public School in Providence Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
315 Schools
# Students
225 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
225:1
225:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Providence Preparatory Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#39 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
27%
15-19%
33%
20-29%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
66%
30%
% Black
24%
9%
% White
5%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Providence Preparatory Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Providence Preparatory Charter School District?
Providence Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Providence Preparatory Charter School District?
Providence Preparatory Charter School District is ranked #40 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence Preparatory Charter School District?
66% of Providence Preparatory Charter School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Providence Preparatory Charter School District?
Providence Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 225:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-06
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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