St. Augustine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Providence, RI
635 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Providence
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Rhode Island
- Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
St. Augustine School is a Catholic diocesan school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 196 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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
- 196
- Teachers
- 27.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 98 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
- Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine School
What grades does St. Augustine School serve?
St. Augustine School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Augustine School?
About 196 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Augustine 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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