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#43 of 65 private schools in RI

Father John V. Doyle School

Elementary School

343 S MAIN ST, Coventry, RI 02816

Private

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher

8.9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Rhode Island private schools

#43 of 65

In Coventry

#2 of 2

public schools

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Father John V. Doyle School

5.8/10

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

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7.3/10

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About Father John V. Doyle School

Father John V. Doyle School is a private elementary school in Coventry, RI. Father John V.

Doyle School serves approximately 156 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Father John V. Doyle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 65 private schools in RI.

How it compares0.3 pts below RI schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • RI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 156 students, Father John V. Doyle 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.

At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Father John V. Doyle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Father John V. Doyle 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 Father John V. Doyle School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Coventry, RI

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
156
This School
vs
474
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91% vs 0%
Black 2.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
Father John V. Doyle School Coventry Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Father John V. Doyle School (this school) 5.8
Hopkins Hill School 6.6
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov 5.3
Tiogue School 5.8
Blackrock School 5.7
Washington Oak School 7.5
Western Coventry School 4.3

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)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
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 156
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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)

White 91.0%
Black 2.6%
Hispanic 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

343 S MAIN ST, Coventry, RI 02816

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Father John V. Doyle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Scott School (rated 7.7/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Warwick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Frenchtown School (rated 7.6/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby East Greenwich), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Oak School (rated 7.5/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Coventry, see our Coventry schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Coventry High School Coventry 0.8 mi 7.3
Hopkins Hill School Coventry 1.1 mi 6.6
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov Coventry 1.2 mi 5.3
PATHWAYS STRATEGIC TEACHING CENTER Coventry 1.5 mi 7.3
Tiogue School Coventry 1.8 mi 5.8
Blackrock School Coventry 2.4 mi 5.7
GREENWICH VILLAGE SCHOOL West Greenwich 3.0 mi
Washington Oak School Coventry 3.1 mi 7.5
Greenbush Elementary School West Warwick 2.8 mi 2.9
Maisie E. Quinn School West Warwick 2.8 mi 4.5
Hope School Hope 3.7 mi 5.7
John F. Deering Middle West Warwick 3.5 mi 3.6
West Warwick High School West Warwick 3.6 mi 6.6
John F. Horgan School West Warwick 3.8 mi 3.4
Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick 4.6 mi 4.2
Scott School Warwick 4.6 mi 7.7
Frenchtown School East Greenwich 5.4 mi 7.6
Toll Gate High School Warwick 4.9 mi 6.4
Mildred E. Lineham School West Greenwich 5.8 mi 3.5
SWEET PEAS VILLAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL East Greenwich 5.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02816 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,941

Median Home Value

$317,400

Median Rent

$1,168/mo

Population

33,246

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

44

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ST PETER SCHOOL Warwick, RI 5.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Father John V. Doyle School

What grades does Father John V. Doyle School serve?

Father John V. Doyle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Father John V. Doyle School?

Father John V. Doyle School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Father John V. Doyle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Father John V. Doyle School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Father John V. Doyle School rank in RI?

Father John V. Doyle School ranks #43 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is Father John V. Doyle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Father John V. Doyle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Father John V. Doyle School a private school?

Yes, Father John V. Doyle 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 Father John V. Doyle School a religious school?

Father John V. Doyle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County

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