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Tavares Ed. Center

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

Providence, RI

101 Plain St Ste 2, Providence, RI 02903

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Providence, Rhode Island, Tavares Ed. Center is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 230 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–12
Students
12
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
230 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    9’11–1212’13–149’15–169’17–1810’19–2012’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K2
    K2
    21
    31
    61
    102
    112
    123

    Student body

    Black42%
    White25%
    Hispanic or Latino25%
    Asian8%

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tavares Ed. Center whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

    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 Tavares Ed. Center

    What grades does Tavares Ed. Center serve?

    Tavares Ed. Center serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Tavares Ed. Center?

    About 12 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Tavares Ed. Center?

    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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