Providence School District, Rhode Island

Providence School District is a unified school district in Providence County, Rhode Island, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 191,767 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
191,767 ± 114
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Providence County
Land area
18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Median household income
$68,119 ± $2,678
Median home value
$362,200 ± $8,303
Water area
2.18 sq mi (5.64 km²)
State
Rhode Island
Census code (GEOID)
4400900
Coordinates (central point)
41.823056, -71.418784

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Providence School District, largest first

  1. Providence (city)191,767 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. North Providence School District3.3 mi northwest
  2. East Providence School District3.4 mi southeast
  3. Pawtucket School District4.3 mi northeast
  4. Cranston School District5.0 mi southwest
  5. Johnston School District5.2 mi west

These share a boundary with Providence School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Providence School District before you rely on it.

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