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Best Rhode Island Alternative 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 alternative public schools serving 253 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked alternative public school in Rhode Island is 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 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Rhode Island (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Gr: 2-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Gr: PK | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
217 Westminister Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7528
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 133:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Rhode Island include Chariho Alternative Learning A.
How many alternative public schools are located in Rhode Island?
3 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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