For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 265 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Elmwood is Paul Cuffee Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paul Cuffee Upper School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI include Paul Cuffee Upper School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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