Providence: Schools & Education
Providence is served by 62 public schools. Central High School is the largest at 1,302 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 28,865 students.
- ~2,820 residents per school (vs Rhode Island ~840).
K-12 Schools
68 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,820 residents per school. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (26)
Schools (68)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Achievement First Rhode Island, Charette Charter, Highlander, MET Career and Tech, Nuestro Mundo Public Charter |
| School Districts · Total count | 17 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 62 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 26,166 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,870 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 21,052 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 80.5% |
| Schools Count | 62 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (8)
Colleges (8)
| Nearest College · Name | Providence College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Providence |
| Nearest College · Phone | (401) 865-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Providence Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 150 Empire Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (401) 455-8000 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 02903 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2677 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (11)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 170 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 6 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 14 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12