For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 140 students in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Upper South Providence is Southside Elementary Charter. 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 charter school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 25% statewide average).
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 Public Charter 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI include Southside Elementary Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper South Providence, Providence?
1 public charter 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 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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