For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 727 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pawtucket, RI are International Charter School and Blackstone Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawtucket, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in Pawtucket have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Pawtucket, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-0824
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Pawtucket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pawtucket, RI include International Charter School and Blackstone Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Pawtucket?
2 public charter schools are located in Pawtucket.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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