Providence School District
School District · Providence, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
37
20 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#20 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,050
+$4,373 vs Rhode Island median
District size
19,856 students
Much larger than Rhode Island median
About Providence
Providence is a Providence, Rhode Island school district serving 37 schools. The district educates 19,856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $25,050 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Providence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Anthony Carnevale Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Providence students show an average math proficiency of 11.4% and ELA proficiency of 18.6%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Providence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Providence with test data.
Schools in Providence
37 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 7
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Providence
- Total Enrollment
- 19,856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,452
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Providence?
Providence has 37 schools in total — 20 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Providence?
The average composite rating for Providence is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Providence?
Providence spends $25,050 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Providence?
The average student-teacher ratio in Providence is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Providence?
Anthony Carnevale Elementary is the highest-rated school in Providence with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Providence?
Across schools in Providence with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Providence compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Providence has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 37 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare Providence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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