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Bradley School-South

Independent school · Grades 1–12

Wakefield, RI

31 Fairfield Way, Wakefield, RI 02879

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Wakefield, Rhode Island, Bradley School-South is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6 hours, 215 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
56
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 55 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
215 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of independent schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    51’19–2044’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    11
    23
    39
    49
    55
    63
    77
    81
    92
    103
    116
    127

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races14%
    Black5%

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bradley School-South whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Bradley School-South

    What grades does Bradley School-South serve?

    Bradley School-South serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Bradley School-South?

    About 56 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bradley School-South?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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