For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,164 students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Lower South Providence are Robert L. Bailey Iv, The Hope Academy and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17-21 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence, RI include Robert L. Bailey Iv, The Hope Academy and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence?
the neighborhood of Lower South Providence, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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