For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 alternative public schools serving 177 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Rhode Island are Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Chariho Alternative Learning A. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Rhode Island (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Rhode Island include Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program and Chariho Alternative Learning A.
How many alternative public schools are located in Rhode Island?
4 alternative public schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island alternative public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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