Very Good
#11 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 15% of private schools
Gordon School
Elementary School · East Providence, RI
A private elementary school in East Providence, RI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
45 MAXFIELD AVE, East Providence, RI 02914
- 7.5:1 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 Gordon 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- City Safety: Elevated759/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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
$60,838
Median home value
$309,600
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02914; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Kent Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| St Mary Academy-bay ViewPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gordon School is listed in East Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gordon School
Gordon School is a private elementary school in East Providence, RI, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon School
What grades does Gordon School serve?
Gordon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gordon School?
Gordon School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gordon School rank in RI?
Gordon School ranks #11 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Gordon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gordon School a private school?
Yes, Gordon 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 Gordon School a religious school?
No, Gordon School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 434-3833
- Area population (ZIP 02914)
- 21,397
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 02914; 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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