Sophia Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Providence, RI
582 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 8 independent schools in Providence
In Providence, Rhode Island, Sophia Academy is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school is an all-girls school. The school day runs about 7 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 5–8
- Students
- 59
- Teachers
- 5.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Sophia Academy 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 Sophia Academy
What grades does Sophia Academy serve?
Sophia Academy serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend Sophia Academy?
About 59 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sophia Academy?
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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