Public schools in East Providence, RI
8 open public schools with an address in East Providence, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,432
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of East Providence public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in East Providence, RI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,432 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is East Providence High (1,691 students), and the largest elementary school is Kent Heights School (251).
Every listed school belongs to East Providence. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving East Providence
Elementary schools in East Providence
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence | KG–05 | 242 | 11.5:1 | |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School East Providence | KG–05 | 216 | 12:1 | |
| Kent Heights School East Providence | KG–05 | 251 | 13.2:1 | |
| Orlo Avenue School East Providence | KG–05 | 245 | 12.9:1 | |
| Silver Spring School East Providence | KG–05 | 223 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in East Providence
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Martin Middle East Providence | 06–08 | 564 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in East Providence
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence Career Tech East Providence · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| East Providence High East Providence | 09–12 | 1,691 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black13.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 East Providence schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,432 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Providence
How many public schools are in East Providence, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in East Providence: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,432 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Providence?
All listed public schools with an address in East Providence belong to East Providence. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in East Providence?
East Providence High reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Providence, with 1,691 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Providence?
No school with an address in East Providence is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Rhode Island.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Providence schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Providence public schools is 12.4:1, similar to the Rhode Island school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Providence guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Rhode Island cities