For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,254 students in 02903, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02903, RI are Sheila Skip Nowell, Rini Middle College and Trinity Academy Performing Art. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02903 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in 02903, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02903, RI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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: 5-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02903, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02903, RI include Sheila Skip Nowell, Rini Middle College and Trinity Academy Performing Art.
How many public charter schools are located in 02903?
5 public charter schools are located in 02903.
What is the racial composition of students in 02903?
02903 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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