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#38 of 65 private schools in RI

St Augustine School

Elementary School · Providence, RI

A private elementary school in Providence, RI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

635 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, Providence, RI 02908

  • 9.1:1 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)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
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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Enrollment234
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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 St Augustine 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,935/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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

$74,341

Median home value

$293,800

Median rent

$1,381/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.6%
Black12.8%
Hispanic7.3%
Two or More6.0%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert F. Kennedy El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.5 mi422Compare →
George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–120.7 mi24Compare →
St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.9 mi205Compare →
St Thomas Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.9 mi127Compare →

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.

St Augustine School is listed in Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Augustine School

St Augustine School is a private elementary school in Providence, RI, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 65 private schools in RI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Augustine School

What grades does St Augustine School serve?

St Augustine School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Augustine School?

St Augustine School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Augustine School rank in RI?

St Augustine School ranks #38 of 65 private schools in RI.

What is St Augustine School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Augustine School a private school?

Yes, St Augustine 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 St Augustine School a religious school?

St Augustine School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
234
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Area population (ZIP 02908)
39,661
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.5
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 02908; 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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