For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,758 students in 02903, RI (there are , 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 Sheila Skip Nowell. 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 23% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 02903, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02903, RI 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Vartan Gregorian El. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Village Green Virtual
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
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Charette 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
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Urban Collaborative Program
(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
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
91 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-3406
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-3406
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 133:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
02903, Rhode Island 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Educare I High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 88%
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 Sheila Skip Nowell.
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 49% (majority Hispanic).
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