St. Paul School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cranston, RI
1789 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Rhode Island
St. Paul School is a Catholic diocesan school in Cranston, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 113 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. Students attend about 6.5 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
- 113
- Teachers
- 10.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 51 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
- Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school 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. Paul 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. Paul School
What grades does St. Paul School serve?
St. Paul School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul School?
About 113 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul 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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