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#52 of 65 private schools in RI

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School

Elementary School

155 GORDON AVE, Providence, RI 02905

Private

Enrollment

148

Student-Teacher

16.4:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Rhode Island private schools

#52 of 65

In Providence

#18 of 20

public schools

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Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Providence · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Robert L. Bailey IV

7.2/10

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Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S

2.6/10

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About Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School is a private elementary school in Providence, RI. Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School serves approximately 148 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 65 private schools in RI.

How it compares0.9 pts below RI schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • RI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 148 students, Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
This School
vs
19:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
148
This School
vs
406
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 58.1% vs 0%
Black 35.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.4% vs 0%
White 0.7% vs 0%
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School Providence Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School (this school) 5.2
Robert L. Bailey IV 7.2
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 2.6
Highlander Elementary Charter 6.1
Mary E. Fogarty El. School 5.9
Roger Williams Middle 5.2
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 6.7
The Hope Academy 5.4
Lillian Feinstein El. School 6.8
SouthSide Elementary Charter 6.7
Gilbert Stuart Middle School 4.4
Achievement First Promesa 3.8
Leviton Dual Language School 4.9
Alfred Lima Sr. El School 5.0
Reservoir Avenue School 6.0
Providence Preparatory Charter 4.7
Urban Collaborative Program 5.1
Trinity Academy Performing Art 7.2
Asa Messer El. School 5.6
West Broadway Middle School 6.5
Paul Cuffee Middle School 5.4

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Providence

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in RI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D 1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,202.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 53%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Enrollment 148
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in RI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 58.1%
Black 35.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
White 0.7%
Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

155 GORDON AVE, Providence, RI 02905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE GRACE SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Robert L. Bailey IV (rated 7.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lillian Feinstein El. School (rated 6.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Robert L. Bailey IV Providence 0.1 mi 7.2
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence 0.2 mi 2.6
Highlander Elementary Charter Providence 0.2 mi 6.1
Mary E. Fogarty El. School Providence 0.2 mi 5.9
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr Providence 0.3 mi 6.8
Roger Williams Middle Providence 0.3 mi 5.2
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence 0.5 mi 6.7
360 High School Providence 0.4 mi 6.0
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence 0.4 mi 5.3
Lillian Feinstein El. School Providence 0.6 mi 6.8
COMMUNITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Providence 0.6 mi 6.4
SouthSide Elementary Charter Providence 0.6 mi 6.7
THE GRACE SCHOOL Providence 0.5 mi 8.7
The Hope Academy Providence 0.5 mi 5.4
Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence 0.6 mi 6.3
Gilbert Stuart Middle School Providence 0.6 mi 4.4
Achievement First Promesa Providence 0.7 mi 3.8
Leviton Dual Language School Providence 0.7 mi 4.9
Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence 0.7 mi 5.0
Central High School Providence 1.0 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,126

Median Home Value

$322,700

Median Rent

$1,103/mo

Population

24,780

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

35.3

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GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Woonsocket, RI 5.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School

What grades does Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School serve?

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School?

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School rank in RI?

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School ranks #52 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School a religious school?

Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
148
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Phone
(401) 781-2370

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