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Our Lady of Mercy School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

East Greenwich, RI

55 4th Ave, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in East Greenwich

In East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Our Lady of Mercy School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 222 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 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
222
Teachers
16.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 110 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    391’11–12365’13–14213’19–20205’21–22222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K24
    124
    222
    324
    424
    524
    626
    726
    828

    Student body

    White86%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian3%
    Black0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Mercy 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 Our Lady of Mercy School

    What grades does Our Lady of Mercy School serve?

    Our Lady of Mercy School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Mercy School?

    About 222 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Mercy 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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