For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,809 students in the neighborhood of West End, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public schools in West End are Providence Preparatory Charter, Leviton Dual Language School and Providence Career Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, 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 12% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 West End, Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Leviton Dual Language School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Promesa
Charter School
234 Daboll St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Providence, RI include Providence Preparatory Charter, Leviton Dual Language School and Providence Career Technical.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Providence?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Providence?
the neighborhood of West End, Providence public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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