The Croft School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Providence, RI
179 Wayland Ave Fl 2, Providence, RI 02906
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Providence
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 308% since 2019–20
The Croft School is an independent private school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 163 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 308% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 31.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of independent elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Croft 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 The Croft School
What grades does The Croft School serve?
The Croft School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend The Croft School?
About 163 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Croft 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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