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St. Luke's School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Barrington, RI

10 Waldron Ave, Barrington, RI 02806

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Barrington
  • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Rhode Island
  • Serving families in Barrington since at least 2011

In Barrington, Rhode Island, St. Luke's School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 137 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% 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. 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 Pre-K–8
Students
137
Teachers
20.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 64 girls, 73 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    202’11–12197’13–14173’15–16165’17–18148’19–20144’21–22137’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K17
    111
    219
    312
    419
    518
    612
    716
    813

    Student body

    White91%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black2%

    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. Luke's School whether it takes part.

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    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 St. Luke's School

    What grades does St. Luke's School serve?

    St. Luke's School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Luke's School?

    About 137 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Luke's 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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