For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,495 students in East Providence, RI (there are , serving 864 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI are Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Providence, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in East Providence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Spring School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Orlo Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Kent Heights School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
East Providence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #77.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
East Providence, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI?
The top ranked public schools in East Providence, RI include Silver Spring School, Orlo Avenue School and Kent Heights School.
How many public schools are located in East Providence?
8 public schools are located in East Providence.
What percentage of students in East Providence go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence?
East Providence public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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