For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,051 students in Cranston, RI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI are Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cranston, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Cranston, Rhode Island 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cranston, RI include Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cranston?
3 public charter schools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
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