For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,044 students in 02908, RI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 02908, RI are Times2 Elementary School, Paul Cuffee Lower School and Times2 Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 02908, RI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 02908, RI include Times2 Elementary School, Paul Cuffee Lower School and Times2 Middle/high School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02908?
3 public charter schools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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