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Best Providence Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 10,943 students in Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Providence, RI are Classical High School, North Providence High School and Sheila Skip Nowell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Providence, RI 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 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Providence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Providence, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Providence, RI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
North Providence High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
E-cubed Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-0694
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hope High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9161
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Gr: 9-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
W B Cooley & Academy Internationa
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Central High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Adelaide Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-0676
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9181
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Aventure Academy
425 Branch Ave.
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-1707
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy
91 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-3406
Gr: 10-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Providence, RI include Classical High School, North Providence High School and Sheila Skip Nowell.
How many public high schools are located in Providence?
22 public high schools are located in Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence?
Providence public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Providence are often viewed compared to one another?

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