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The San Miguel School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8

Providence, RI

525 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Providence since at least 2011

The San Miguel School is an independent Catholic school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 62 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Providence. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–8
Students
62
Teachers
5.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
    • Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.

    Students by survey year

    64’11–1264’13–1463’15–1663’17–1863’19–2064’21–2262’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    516
    616
    715
    815

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino53%
    Black23%
    Two or more races15%
    White6%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The San Miguel School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about The San Miguel School

    What grades does The San Miguel School serve?

    The San Miguel School serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend The San Miguel School?

    About 62 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The San Miguel 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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