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Cornerstone School

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

Cranston, RI

665 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools nationwide
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Cornerstone School is a special education school in Cranston, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 37 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of special education schools nationwide. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 220 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
37
Teachers
12.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
220 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded10
    Pre-K20
    K6
    11
    43
    51
    73
    82
    91
    111
    129

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino89%
    White5%
    Black5%

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cornerstone School 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 Cornerstone School

    What grades does Cornerstone School serve?

    Cornerstone School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Cornerstone School?

    About 37 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cornerstone School?

    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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