For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,554 students in East Providence, RI (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,013 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI are Silver Spring School, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in East Providence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Providence, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Spring School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Orlo Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
East Providence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #66.
Edward Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1998 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex
Magnet School
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI include Silver Spring School, Kent Heights School and Orlo Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in East Providence?
9 public schools are located in East Providence.
What percentage of students in East Providence go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence?
East Providence public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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