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#32 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 48% of private schools
Community Preparatory School
Middle School · Providence, RI
A private middle school in Providence, RI serving grades 4th – 8th.
135 PRAIRIE AVE, Providence, RI 02905
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Community Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,126
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Stuart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Urban Collaborative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Roger Williams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Community Preparatory School is listed in Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Community Preparatory School
Community Preparatory School is a private middle school in Providence, RI, serving approximately 123 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Preparatory School
What grades does Community Preparatory School serve?
Community Preparatory School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Community Preparatory School?
Community Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Preparatory School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Community Preparatory School rank in RI?
Community Preparatory School ranks #32 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Community Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Community Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Community Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Community Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Community Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 521-9696
- Area population (ZIP 02905)
- 24,780
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02905; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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