Community Preparatory School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,400
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 7 / Mar. 7
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Community Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Community Preparatory School
4	6
5	14
6	40
7	40
8	40

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Year Founded

1984

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Student Body

Total Students

140 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and red polo shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 7 / Mar. 7

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,400

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Tuition Notes

Community Preparatory School is committed to making our education accessible to families from all socioeconomic backgrounds, especially low-income families. As part of this mission, we strive to provide sufficient financial aid so money never becomes an obstacle that prevents a student from attending our school. While we are committed to helping families afford Community Prep, we do expect each family to make a reasonable contribution to their child\'s education.

% on Financial Aid

93%

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessChorus

Cooking ClubDebate Club

Drama ClubLatin Dance Club

Leadership ClubPhotography Club

Who Wants to Be a Lawyer?Young Engineers Club

Young Veterinarians Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural Soccer

School Notes

Community Preparatory School students develop the habits of hard-working, compassionate, informed individuals while exceeding standards and finding deeper meaning and purpose in what they are learning.
Our curricula are built to inspire students to solve problems, work cooperatively, and take on a variety of perspectives.
Our school gives motivated students in grades 4 - 8 the opportunity to reach for their dreams regardless of family income.
We serve families who value small classes and challenging academics in a nurturing environment of cultural and economic diversity.

School Motto: Beloved Community is the ultimate goal of the philosophy of Kingian Nonviolence.
School Mascot: Cougar

At Community Preparatory School, we empower our diverse student body to reach full academic and leadership potential while building a Beloved Community.
Community Preparatory School serves culturally and economically diverse students who are well qualified to benefit from a rigorous academic education in an atmosphere of mutual respect. By engaging with all facets of our students-intellectual curiosity, joyful learning, awareness of their own strengths, the rewards and satisfaction of determination, and a deep connection to our community and the larger world-we prepare our students to thrive in the most competitive high schools and to become community leaders.
Community Prep challenges students to become confident, independent learners and develop a strong sense of public service through community service and stewardship. We engage parents, students, and teachers in goal-setting and planning that ensures academic and social success for each student.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Community Preparatory School cost?

Community Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $18,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Community Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Community Preparatory School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does Community Preparatory School offer?

Community Preparatory School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Community Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Community Preparatory School is Feb. 7 / Mar. 7.

In what neighborhood is Community Preparatory School located?

Community Preparatory School is located in the Upper South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other private schools located in Upper South Providence.

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The average private school tuition in Providence, RI is $22,811 for elementary schools and $29,216 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Providence, RI is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).