School One
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Providence, RI
220 University Ave, Providence, RI 29065
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
In Providence, Rhode Island, School One is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 82 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 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 9–12
- Students
- 82
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high 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 School One 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 School One
What grades does School One serve?
School One serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend School One?
About 82 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at School One?
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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