Public schools in North Providence, RI
9 open public schools with an address in North Providence, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,713
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Rhode Island median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of North Providence public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in North Providence, RI: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,713 students, an average of 413 per school. The largest campus is North Providence High (1,085 students), and the largest elementary school is Stephen Olney School (388).
North Providence operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 55% 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 North Providence
Elementary schools in North Providence
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centredale School North Providence | PK–05 | 221 | 12.3:1 | |
| Greystone School North Providence | PK–05 | 303 | 13.2:1 | |
| James L. McGuire School North Providence | KG–05 | 384 | 15.4:1 | |
| Joseph A. Whelan School North Providence | KG–05 | 252 | 13.3:1 | |
| Stephen Olney School North Providence | KG–05 | 388 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in North Providence
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Middle School North Providence | 06–08 | 390 | 12.6:1 | |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School North Providence | 06–08 | 378 | 12.2:1 | |
| Excel Academy Rhode Island Excel Academy Rhode Island · Charter | 05–08 | 312 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in North Providence
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High North Providence | 09–12 | 1,085 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.4%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black15%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 North Providence schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,713 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Providence
How many public schools are in North Providence, RI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in North Providence: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,713 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Providence?
Schools with an address in North Providence belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Providence (8 schools), Excel Academy Rhode Island (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Providence?
North Providence High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Providence, with 1,085 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Providence?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in North Providence are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Academy Rhode Island. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Providence schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Providence public schools is 13.2:1, 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 North 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