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Best Rhode Island Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 charter public high schools serving 4,125 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Rhode Island are Blackstone Valley Prep High School, Beacon Charter School and The Greene School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Rhode Island charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blackstone Academy Charter, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Charette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Providence High School
Charter School
206 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1126
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy High School
Charter School
600 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: 9 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Segue Institute Learning High School
Charter School
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Gr: 9 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Rhode Island include Blackstone Valley Prep High School, Beacon Charter School and The Greene School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Rhode Island?
16 charter public high schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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