French-American School of Rhode Island
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Providence, RI
75 John St, Providence, RI 02906
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
In Providence, Rhode Island, French-American School of Rhode Island is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 151 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 170 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–8
- Students
- 151
- Teachers
- 19.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 66 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask French-American School of Rhode Island whether it takes part.
- Scholarship Organizations tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about French-American School of Rhode Island
What grades does French-American School of Rhode Island serve?
French-American School of Rhode Island serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend French-American School of Rhode Island?
About 151 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French-American School of Rhode Island?
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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