Excellent
#10 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 14% of private schools
The Croft School
Elementary School
179 WAYLAND AVE FL 2, Providence, RI 02906
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Rhode Island private schools
#10 of 65
In Providence
#6 of 20
public schools
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The Croft School
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About The Croft School
The Croft School is a private elementary school in Providence, RI. The Croft School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Croft School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 65 private schools in RI.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 95 students, The Croft School 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 7.7:1 students to teachers, The Croft School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Croft School 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 The Croft School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Croft School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School | 7.3 |
| Martin Luther King El. School | 5.5 |
| Times2 Elementary School | 8.6 |
| SouthSide Elementary Charter | 6.7 |
| Paul Cuffee Lower School | 8.1 |
| Harry Kizirian Elementary | 5.2 |
| The Hope Academy | 5.4 |
| Mary E. Fogarty El. School | 5.9 |
| Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S | 2.6 |
| Robert L. Bailey IV | 7.2 |
| Pleasant View School | 7.5 |
| Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods | 6.7 |
| R.I. School for the Deaf | 5.6 |
| Highlander Elementary Charter | 6.1 |
| Asa Messer El. School | 5.6 |
| Achievement First Promesa | 3.8 |
| Alfred Lima Sr. El School | 5.0 |
| Leviton Dual Language School | 4.9 |
| Veazie Street School | 4.3 |
| Lillian Feinstein El. School | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Providence
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
179 WAYLAND AVE FL 2, Providence, RI 02906
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Croft School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Orlo Avenue School (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby East Providence), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Vartan Gregorian El. School (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| LINCOLN SCHOOL Providence | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| SCHOOL ONE Providence | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| WHEELER SCHOOL Providence | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle Providence | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Providence | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Hope High School Providence | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| THE GRODEN CENTER Providence | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Martin Luther King El. School Providence | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL East Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Orlo Avenue School East Providence | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Village Green Virtual Providence | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Providence | 1.3 mi | — |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School East Providence | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL Providence | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,796
Median Home Value
$582,700
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
26,327
College Educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence, RI | 8.1 |
| ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND West Warwick, RI | 8.2 |
| THE PENNFIELD SCHOOL Portsmouth, RI | 7.4 |
| THE GRACE SCHOOL Providence, RI | 8.7 |
| ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Middletown, RI | 7.0 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Providence, RI | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Croft School
What grades does The Croft School serve?
The Croft School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend The Croft School?
The Croft School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Croft School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Croft School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Croft School rank in RI?
The Croft School ranks #10 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is The Croft School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Croft School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Croft School a private school?
Yes, The Croft 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 The Croft School a religious school?
No, The Croft School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 248-7111
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