Providence Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
East Providence, RI
660 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Rhode Island
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2011–12
- Serving families in East Providence since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Providence Country Day School is an independent private school in East Providence, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 371 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 55% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 164 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–12
- Students
- 371
- Teachers
- 39.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 172 girls, 199 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent 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 Providence Country Day 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 Providence Country Day School
What grades does Providence Country Day School serve?
Providence Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Providence Country Day School?
About 371 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Providence Country Day 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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