For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,047 students in 02920, RI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02920, RI are Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02920 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 25% statewide average). Charter schools in 02920, RI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Rhode Island public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02920, RI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Apprenticeship Exploration School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8692
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02920, RI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02920, RI include Achievement First Iluminar, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School and Apprenticeship Exploration School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02920?
3 public charter schools are located in 02920.
What is the racial composition of students in 02920?
02920 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public charter schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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