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#23 of 65 private schools in RI

Top 34% of private schools

Providence Country Day School

School · East Providence, RI

A private school in East Providence, RI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

660 WATERMAN AVE, East Providence, RI 02914

  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,148
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment339
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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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The neighborhood

Where Providence Country Day 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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)

White63.7%
Two or More24.8%
Hispanic6.2%
Black2.7%
Asian2.1%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0PK–121.9 mi319Compare →
St Mary Academy-bay ViewPrivate · tuition6.6PK–121.9 mi402Compare →
Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–122.4 mi736Compare →
Providence Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–122.8 mi111Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Providence Country Day School is listed in East Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Providence Country Day School

Providence Country Day School is a private school in East Providence, RI, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 65 private schools in RI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence Country Day School

What grades does Providence Country Day School serve?

Providence Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Providence Country Day School?

Providence Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Country Day School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence Country Day School rank in RI?

Providence Country Day School ranks #23 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is Providence Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Providence Country Day 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 Providence Country Day School a religious school?

No, Providence Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
339
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
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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