For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 391 students in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public school in Silver Lake is Webster Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Silver Lake, Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Providence High School
Charter School
206 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1126
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1126
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence, RI include Webster Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence?
the neighborhood of Silver Lake, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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