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Providence Hebrew Day School

Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8

Providence, RI

450 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI 29063

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of Jewish day schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Providence since at least 2011

Providence Hebrew Day School is a Jewish private school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 63 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 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
63
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
School day
About 8 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    144’11–12129’13–14131’15–16139’17–18149’19–20111’21–2263’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K9
    14
    28
    38
    48
    57
    64
    76
    89

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Society for Hebrew 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 Providence Hebrew Day 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 Providence Hebrew Day School

    What grades does Providence Hebrew Day School serve?

    Providence Hebrew Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Providence Hebrew Day School?

    About 63 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Providence Hebrew 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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