Gordon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
East Providence, RI
45 Maxfield Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Rhode Island
- Serving families in East Providence since at least 2011
Gordon School is an independent private school in East Providence, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 309 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 162 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
- 309
- Teachers
- 36.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 161 girls, 148 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gordon School 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 Gordon School
What grades does Gordon School serve?
Gordon School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Gordon School?
About 309 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gordon 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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