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St. Teresa School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pawtucket, RI

140 Woodhaven Rd, Pawtucket, RI 02861

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

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Rhode Island
  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Rhode Island
  • Serving families in Pawtucket since at least 2011

St. Teresa School is a Catholic parish school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 208 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island. 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
208
Teachers
22.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 98 girls, 110 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 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    197’11–12200’13–14216’17–18237’19–20210’21–22208’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K22
    119
    226
    318
    412
    520
    627
    726
    838

    Student body

    Black35%
    White33%
    Hispanic or Latino33%

    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. Teresa 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. Teresa School

    What grades does St. Teresa School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Teresa School?

    About 208 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Teresa 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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