School Score

Below average

30/100

Providence, Rhode Island · 2022-23

Providence Public Schools

Serving 19,500 students in 39 schools, Providence Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 7% · Reading: 15% · Graduation: 79%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

District-wide

↓ 19.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

15%

District-wide

↓ 14.0% vs US

Graduation rate

79%

4-year

Enrollment

19,500

39 schools

Providence proficiency

7% / 15%

"Providence Public Schools students reached 7% math proficiency and 15% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 20% / 28% state averages."

Source: NCES + Rhode Island DOE

Graduation rate

79%

"Providence Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 79%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$19,500

"Providence Public Schools spends $19,500 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Providence Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Providence Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

here

20%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 73%

Reading proficiency

15%

here

28%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 48%

Graduation rate

79%

here

85%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 9%

Student-teacher ratio

13.2:1

here

12.2:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 14%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

49%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Providence Public Schools

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
Classical High School (Providence)
Grades 9-12 · magnet · 1,100 students
B+

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Providence Public Schools a good school district?▾

Providence Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 30/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 7% math and 15% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Providence Public Schools?▾

Providence Public Schools operates 39 public schools serving 19,500 students in and around Providence, Rhode Island.

What is Providence Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Providence Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 79%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Providence Public Schools spend per student?▾

Providence Public Schools spends approximately $19,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Providence Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Providence Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.