For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,050 students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hartford are Achievement First Providence and Af Providence Mayoral Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence, RI include Achievement First Providence and Af Providence Mayoral Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence?
the neighborhood of Hartford, Providence public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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