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#32 of 65 private schools in RI

Top 48% of private schools

Community Preparatory School

Middle School

135 PRAIRIE AVE, Providence, RI 02905

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

123

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

4th – 8th

Enrollment

123

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

4th – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Rhode Island private schools

#32 of 65

In Providence

#13 of 20

public schools

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About Community Preparatory School

Community Preparatory School is a private middle school in Providence, RI. Community Preparatory School serves approximately 123 students, and covers grades 4th-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Community Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 65 private schools in RI.

How it compares0.5 pts above RI schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
RI avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 123 students, Community Preparatory 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.

Community Preparatory 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 Community Preparatory School compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

This School

19.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

123

This School

407

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 45.5% vs 0%

White 16.3% vs 0%

Black 16.3% vs 0%

Asian 2.4% vs 0%

Community Preparatory School Providence Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Community Preparatory School (this school)	—	123	11.1:1	6.4
SouthSide Elementary Charter	0.0 mi	140	15.6:1	6.7
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S	0.5 mi	249	17.8:1	2.6
Robert L. Bailey IV	0.5 mi	440	12.2:1	7.2
Providence Preparatory Charter	0.6 mi	225	225:1	4.7
Mary E. Fogarty El. School	0.6 mi	403	14.4:1	5.9
Gilbert Stuart Middle School	0.7 mi	469	18:1	4.4
Urban Collaborative Program	0.7 mi	132	10.2:1	5.1
Achievement First Promesa	0.8 mi	447	16.6:1	3.8
Highlander Elementary Charter	0.8 mi	271	11.8:1	6.1
Trinity Academy Performing Art	0.8 mi	205	8.2:1	7.2
Alfred Lima Sr. El School	0.8 mi	645	15:1	5.0
Leviton Dual Language School	0.9 mi	300	18.8:1	4.9
The Hope Academy	0.9 mi	318	12.7:1	5.4
Roger Williams Middle	0.9 mi	651	13.3:1	5.2
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods	1.1 mi	607	14.5:1	6.7
West Broadway Middle School	1.1 mi	499	14.7:1	6.5
Paul Cuffee Middle School	1.1 mi	187	11:1	5.4
Asa Messer El. School	1.1 mi	538	17.4:1	5.6
Lillian Feinstein El. School	1.2 mi	432	16:1	6.8
Vartan Gregorian El. School	1.3 mi	311	15.6:1	7.3

Showing 20 of 41 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

B- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,098

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 7.7 / 10

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Enrollment 123

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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 45.5%

Two or More 17.9%

White 16.3%

Black 16.3%

Asian 2.4%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

135 PRAIRIE AVE, Providence, RI 02905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Community Preparatory School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Urban Collaborative Program (rated 5.1/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Providence Preparatory Charter (rated 4.7/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Gilbert Stuart Middle School (rated 4.4/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SouthSide Elementary Charter Providence	0.0 mi	140	6.7
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr Providence	0.4 mi	791	6.8
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence	0.5 mi	249	2.6
Central High School Providence	0.4 mi	1,019	5.3
Classical High School Providence	0.5 mi	1,119	8.5
Robert L. Bailey IV Providence	0.5 mi	440	7.2
Providence Career Technical Providence	0.5 mi	711	6.7
BISHOP MCVINNEY CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL Providence	0.6 mi	148	5.2
Mary E. Fogarty El. School Providence	0.6 mi	403	5.9
Charette Charter School Providence	0.8 mi	171	7.0
Urban Collaborative Program Providence	0.7 mi	132	5.1
RINI Middle College Providence	0.8 mi	428	6.5
Sheila Skip Nowell Providence	0.8 mi	170	6.3
BRADLEY SCHOOL PROVIDENCE Providence	0.8 mi	142	8.2
Highlander Elementary Charter Providence	0.8 mi	271	6.1
Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence	0.8 mi	205	7.2
Providence Preparatory Charter Providence	0.6 mi	225	4.7
Gilbert Stuart Middle School Providence	0.7 mi	469	4.4
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Providence	0.9 mi	133	—
Village Green Virtual Providence	0.9 mi	210	7.5

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

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Founders Academy Woonsocket, RI	159	5.4
Urban Collaborative Program Providence, RI	132	5.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 84 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 62 Good Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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