Who We Are
Who We Are
The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 19,403 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,600 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 19 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools. Of our employees, approximately 1,800 are educators, and more than 800 others directly support students and families in our schools.
Our Locations
Administrative Offices
797 Westminster Street,
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 456-9100
Registration Center
325 Ocean Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: (401) 456-9297 | Fax: 401-278-0553
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center
includes the Offices of Central Records, Transportation, Volunteer Services
379 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 456-0686 | Fax: (401) 456-9105
Who We Serve
Our schools are diverse learning communities. Approximately 69% of our students are Latinx, 14% Black, 6.5% White, 4% Asian, 5.5% Multi-racial and 1% Native American
Approximately 40% of students are multilingual learners, and about 17% of students receive special education services.
Important Phone Numbers
Human Resources: Tel: 401-456-9100 Fax: 401-456-9284
Special Education: Tel: 401-456-9330 Fax: 401-453-8699
Family Engagement: Tel: 401-456-0686 Fax: 401-456-9105
Transportation: Tel: 401-456-9269 Fax: 401-456-9314
Central Records: Tel: 401-456-9239 Fax: 401-278-2878
Multilingual Learners: Tel: 401-456-9256