For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 835 students in Woonsocket, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Woonsocket, RI are Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Beacon Charter School and Founders Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woonsocket, RI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in Woonsocket have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Woonsocket, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy High School
Charter School
600 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
65 Fifth Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4826
Gr: K-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
420 Robinson Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4767
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
30 Cumberland Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127
Gr: 5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
196 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4841
Gr: K-2 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
706 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4878
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 201:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Woonsocket Ms At Hamlet, 60 Fl
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Woonsocket, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Woonsocket, RI include Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, Beacon Charter School and Founders Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Woonsocket?
4 public charter schools are located in Woonsocket.
What is the racial composition of students in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 86% (majority Hispanic).
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