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#31 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 46% of private schools
St Paul School
Elementary School · Cranston, RI
A private elementary school in Cranston, RI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1789 BROAD ST, Cranston, RI 02905
- 9.8:1 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 Paul 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cranston), 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
$57,126
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02905; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward S. Rhodes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Edgewood HighlandEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Paul School is listed in Cranston, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Paul School
St Paul School is a private elementary school in Cranston, RI, serving approximately 121 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Paul School
What grades does St Paul School serve?
St Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul School?
St Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul School rank in RI?
St Paul School ranks #31 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is St Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul School a private school?
Yes, St Paul 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 Paul School a religious school?
St Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 941-2030
- Area population (ZIP 02905)
- 24,780
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 02905; 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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