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Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5

Providence, RI

85 Taft Ave, Providence, RI 02906

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Providence
  • The largest Jewish school in Providence
  • Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Providence since at least 2011

Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island is a Jewish private school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 79 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 27% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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–5
Students
79
Teachers
20.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    62’11–1259’13–1468’15–1667’17–1859’19–2073’21–2279’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K14
    119
    210
    313
    413
    510

    Student body

    White97%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island whether it takes part.

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    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 Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island

    What grades does Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island serve?

    Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island?

    About 79 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Jewish Community Day 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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