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St. Rocco School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Johnston, RI

931 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Rhode Island

In Johnston, Rhode Island, St. Rocco School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 147 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island. 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
147
Teachers
20.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 77 girls, 70 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    278’11–12225’13–14135’19–20135’21–22147’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K20
    121
    218
    313
    413
    521
    614
    713
    814

    Student body

    White73%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Black5%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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. Rocco School whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

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    • 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. Rocco School

    What grades does St. Rocco School serve?

    St. Rocco School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Rocco School?

    About 147 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Rocco 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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