For the 2025 school year, there are 15 charter public middle schools serving 4,806 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Rhode Island are The Compass School, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy and Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Harrison Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 400-2748
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
The Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9241
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #99.
Segue Inst For Learning
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Cowden Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-0964
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #1111.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1212.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #1313.
Highlander Secondary Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-3585
Grades: 7-12
| 335 students
Rank: #1414.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #1515.
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
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Rhode Island include The Compass School, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy and Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Rhode Island?
15 charter public middle schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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