St. Pius V School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Providence, RI
49 Elmhurst Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
In Providence, Rhode Island, St. Pius V School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 208 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school day runs about 6.5 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
- 208
- Teachers
- 16.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 106 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 81% 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. Pius V 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. Pius V School
What grades does St. Pius V School serve?
St. Pius V School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Pius V School?
About 208 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Pius V 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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