For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 535 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Elmwood are Paul Cuffee Upper School and Highlander Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 25% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI include Paul Cuffee Upper School and Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence 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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