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#40 of 65 private schools in RI
St Patrick Academy
High School · Providence, RI
A private high school in Providence, RI serving grades 9th – 12th.
244 SMITH ST, Providence, RI 02908
- 12.8:1 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 St Patrick Academy 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Times2 Middle/high SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Rini Middle CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Sheila Skip NowellCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Trinity Academy Performing ArtCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Patrick Academy is listed in Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Patrick Academy
St Patrick Academy is a private high school in Providence, RI, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Patrick Academy
What grades does St Patrick Academy serve?
St Patrick Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Patrick Academy?
St Patrick Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Patrick Academy rank in RI?
St Patrick Academy ranks #40 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is St Patrick Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Patrick Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Patrick Academy a private school?
Yes, St Patrick Academy 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 Patrick Academy a religious school?
St Patrick Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 421-9300
- 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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