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#27 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 40% of private schools
School One
High School
220 UNIVERSITY AVE, Providence, RI 29065
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Rhode Island private schools
#27 of 65
In Providence
#11 of 20
public schools
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School One
High School in Providence · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School One
School One is a private high school in Providence, RI. School One serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. School One has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 65 private schools in RI.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- RI avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 74 students, School One 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, School One sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School One 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
BetaHow School One compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| School One (this school) | 6.6 |
| Hope High School | 4.9 |
| Village Green Virtual | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy | — |
| Trinity Academy Performing Art | 7.2 |
| Charette Charter School | 7.0 |
| RINI Middle College | 6.5 |
| Sheila Skip Nowell | 6.3 |
| Times2 Middle/High School | 6.5 |
| Classical High School | 8.5 |
| Central High School | 5.3 |
| Providence Career Technical | 6.7 |
| Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr | 6.8 |
| R.I. School for the Deaf | 5.6 |
| 360 High School | 6.0 |
| W B Cooley & Acad Internationa | 5.3 |
| E-Cubed Academy | 5.9 |
| Paul Cuffee Upper School | 6.3 |
| Mount Pleasant High | 4.3 |
| Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS | 4.8 |
| Achievement First Providence H | 4.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
220 UNIVERSITY AVE, Providence, RI 29065
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School One may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Village Green Virtual (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hope High School (rated 4.9/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence | 0.1 mi | 8.1 |
| LINCOLN SCHOOL Providence | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| THE CROFT SCHOOL Providence | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| WHEELER SCHOOL Providence | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| THE GRODEN CENTER Providence | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Hope High School Providence | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Martin Luther King El. School Providence | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL East Providence | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Orlo Avenue School East Providence | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL Providence | 1.5 mi | — |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary Rumford | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School East Providence | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Village Green Virtual Providence | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 29065 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,334
Median Home Value
$94,000
Population
574
College Educated
16.3%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Median Age
40.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ST PATRICK ACADEMY Providence, RI | 5.8 |
| MIDDLEBRIDGE SCHOOL Narragansett, RI | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School One
What grades does School One serve?
School One serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend School One?
School One has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School One?
The student-teacher ratio at School One 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 School One rank in RI?
School One ranks #27 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is School One's MySchoolScout rating?
School One has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is School One a private school?
Yes, School One 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 School One a religious school?
No, School One is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 331-2497
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