For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 951 students in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in Upper South Providence are Southside Elementary Charter and Metropolitan Career Tech Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI (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.
Metropolitan Career Tech Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Public Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 752-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI include Southside Elementary Charter and Metropolitan Career Tech Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence?
the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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