BLACKSTONE VALLEY PREP

Blackstone Valley Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy school district, located in Cumberland, RI with about 413 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Blackstone Valley Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is a network of tuition-free, public charter schools serving students in grades K–12 across the Blackstone Valley region of Rhode Island, including Cumberland, Central Falls, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The school is built on a mission to prepare students for college and beyond by fostering a rigorous academic environment rooted in strong character development. BVP is unique for its commitment to socioeconomic diversity, utilizing a regional lottery system designed to ensure that its student population reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Beyond its core curriculum, Blackstone Valley Prep emphasizes a supportive culture often referred to as "the BVP way," which focuses on high expectations, school pride, and civic responsibility. The school employs a model that combines structured academic support with holistic student development, aiming to close the achievement gap and ensure that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, has the tools necessary to succeed in higher education and their future careers.

For more information, contact Blackstone Valley Prep at (401) 335-3133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.