Welcome to RISE Prep Academies
RISE Prep Academies (formerly RISE Prep Mayoral Academy), located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school network committed to providing a focused and supportive educational experience for students from Woonsocket, North Smithfield and Burrillville.
Since 2015, we have empowered our scholars to achieve success in college and engage meaningfully with their communities. It is our belief that college begins in kindergarten.
Our structured learning environment features a rigorous college preparatory curriculum alongside a comprehensive character education program, ensuring our scholars are exceptionally prepared for their futures, no matter where it takes them.
Between RISE Prep Lower Academy (K-8) and RISE Prep Upper Academy (9-12), our school network will serve 640 scholars in the 2024-2025 school year.
To gain enrollment at RISE Prep Academies, scholars must enter a lottery system run by a completely independent third party.
RISE Prep Academies is grounded in the values of Respect, Integrity, Self-Determination, and Excellence. These principles shape our learning environment, encouraging scholars to respect others, act with integrity, take charge of their growth, and pursue excellence in all they do, preparing them for meaningful futures.
RISE PREP Academies educates K-12 scholars for success in college and a life of community engagement through:
Why RISE Prep Academies?
Because college begins in kindergarten.
At RISE Prep Academies, we believe in laying the foundation for academic success from the very start. Our rigorous curriculum and character education program ensure that scholars develop the skills, values, and mindset needed to excel in college and beyond. We focus on nurturing each scholar’s potential, providing a supportive environment that challenges them to grow intellectually and personally. With a commitment to preparing scholars for a future of endless possibilities, RISE Prep is where bright futures begin.
RISE Prep News & Announcements
Welcome Back RISE Prep Families and New Scholars
Welcome back, RISE Prep families, and a special welcome to all our new scholars joining us this year! We are thrilled to kick off another exciting...
Finance Committee Meeting