Excellent
#10 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 14% of private schools
The Croft School
Elementary School · Providence, RI
A private elementary school in Providence, RI serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
179 WAYLAND AVE FL 2, Providence, RI 02906
- 7.7:1 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 The Croft 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
$102,796
Median home value
$582,700
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| French-american School of Rhode IslandPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Croft School is listed in Providence, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Croft School
The Croft School is a private elementary school in Providence, RI, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 65 private schools in RI.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 02906)
- 26,327
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 02906; 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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