Ocean Tides School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
Providence, RI
260 Highland Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Providence
Ocean Tides School is an independent Catholic school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 13 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Providence. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 184 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.6
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 Ocean Tides 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 Ocean Tides School
What grades does Ocean Tides School serve?
Ocean Tides School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Ocean Tides School?
About 13 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ocean Tides 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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