For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,315 students in 02903, RI.
The top ranked public high schools in 02903, RI are Classical High School, Sheila Skip Nowell and Rini Middle College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02903 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 02903, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02903 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Classical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02903, RI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #22.
Sheila Skip Nowell
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-0405
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Rini Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 680-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Village Green Virtual
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-2878
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Trinity Academy Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 432-7881
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9136
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Charette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1183
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Central High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: n/an/a
91 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-3406
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 455-3406
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
02903, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Educare I High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9413
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 02903, RI?
The top ranked public high schools in 02903, RI include Classical High School, Sheila Skip Nowell and Rini Middle College.
How many public high schools are located in 02903?
10 public high schools are located in 02903.
What is the racial composition of students in 02903?
02903 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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