For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,708 students in 02909, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02909, RI are Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Achievement First Providence and Paul Cuffee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Gr: K-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Providence High School
Charter School
315 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Gr: 9-11 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
02909, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 Althea St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Gr: 9 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
434 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Gr: 9-12
240 Laban Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Gr: K-1 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1655 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02909, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02909, RI include Af Providence Mayoral Middle School, Achievement First Providence and Paul Cuffee Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02909?
5 public charter schools are located in 02909.
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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