For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,060 students in 02903, RI (there are 4 private schools, serving 211 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 02903, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 02903, RI are Classical High School, Vartan Gregorian El. School and Rini Middle College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02903 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02903, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02903, RI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,113 students
Rank: #22.
Vartan Gregorian El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Rini Middle College
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Village Green Virtual
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Charette Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Fricker St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #1111.
Urban Collaborative Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Carpenter Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-0881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-0881
Grades: 7-8
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
02903, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educare I High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02903, RI?
The top ranked public schools in 02903, RI include Classical High School, Vartan Gregorian El. School and Rini Middle College.
How many public schools are located in 02903?
12 public schools are located in 02903.
What percentage of students in 02903 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 02903 are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02903?
02903 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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