For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 747 students in 02905, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02905, RI are Southside Elementary Charter, The Hope Academy and Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02905 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in 02905, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02905, RI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-9007
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17-21 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 210-1555
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02905, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02905, RI include Southside Elementary Charter, The Hope Academy and Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S.
How many public charter schools are located in 02905?
3 public charter schools are located in 02905.
What is the racial composition of students in 02905?
02905 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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