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#35 of 65 private schools in RI

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

Elementary School

85 TAFT AVE, Providence, RI 02906

Private

Enrollment

73

Student-Teacher

5.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Rhode Island private schools

#35 of 65

In Providence

#14 of 20

public schools

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Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

6.3/10

Elementary School in Providence · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.9/10

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About Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island is a private elementary school in Providence, RI. Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island serves approximately 73 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 65 private schools in RI.

How it comparesOn par with RI schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • RI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 73 students, Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island 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 5.3:1 students to teachers, Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island 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 Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
This School
vs
20.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
73
This School
vs
391
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.3% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island Providence Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island (this school) 6.3
Martin Luther King El. School 5.5
Times2 Elementary School 8.6
Vartan Gregorian El. School 7.3
Pleasant View School 7.5
Harry Kizirian Elementary 5.2
R.I. School for the Deaf 5.6
Paul Cuffee Lower School 8.1
Veazie Street School 4.3
SouthSide Elementary Charter 6.7
Robert F. Kennedy El. School 6.2
Providence Preparatory Charter 4.7
West Broadway Middle School 6.5
Asa Messer El. School 5.6
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 2.6
Mary E. Fogarty El. School 5.9
The Hope Academy 5.4
Robert L. Bailey IV 7.2
George J. West El. School 6.2
William D'Abate Elem. School 6.4
Achievement First Promesa 3.8

Showing 20 of 32 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)
A 9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,282.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 6%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Enrollment 73
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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 97.3%
Black 1.4%
Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

85 TAFT AVE, Providence, RI 02906

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Times2 Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CROFT SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Nathan Bishop Middle Providence 0.2 mi 5.9
THE GRODEN CENTER Providence 0.2 mi 7.4
PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence 0.3 mi 7.0
Martin Luther King El. School Providence 0.5 mi 5.5
Hope High School Providence 0.6 mi 4.9
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence 0.7 mi 8.1
WHEELER SCHOOL Providence 0.9 mi 8.2
OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL Providence 0.9 mi
SCHOOL ONE Providence 0.7 mi 6.6
THE CROFT SCHOOL Providence 1.0 mi 8.0
LINCOLN SCHOOL Providence 0.9 mi 8.0
FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence 1.4 mi 5.7
Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence 1.5 mi 7.3
Village Green Virtual Providence 1.5 mi 7.5
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Providence 1.5 mi
Esek Hopkins Middle Providence 1.3 mi 4.4
ST PATRICK ACADEMY Providence 1.4 mi 5.8
Charles E. Shea High School Pawtucket 1.7 mi 4.9
Times2 Elementary School Providence 1.3 mi 8.6
Times2 Middle/High School Providence 1.3 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,796

Median Home Value

$582,700

Median Rent

$1,729/mo

Population

26,327

College Educated

79.8%

Homeownership

50.1%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Median Age

35.8

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
QUEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Narragansett, RI 5.8
OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL East Providence, RI 5.3
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pascoag, RI 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

What grades does Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island serve?

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island?

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island?

The student-teacher ratio at Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island rank in RI?

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island ranks #35 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island's MySchoolScout rating?

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island a private school?

Yes, Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island a religious school?

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
73
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County

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