Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Elmwood Community School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Elmwood Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Elmwood Community School in Providence, RI, serves 11 co–ed students in grades 9 through 11 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 5 teachers, allowing for individualized attention in its academic setting.
- Elmwood Community School enrolls a 100% students of color population, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for diversity.
- As a small private school in the Elmwood neighborhood, it provides specialized education programs tailored to high school students with unique learning needs.
- Located near other Providence private schools, Elmwood offers a distinct option for families seeking special education services in a city environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Elmwood Community School?
The application deadline for Elmwood Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Community School located?
Elmwood Community School is located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other private schools located in Elmwood.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Elmwood Community School is The Tides School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sophia Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
790 Broad St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 467-8228
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
695 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 461-1880
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
790 Broad St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 467-8228
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
101 Plain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Catholic
1789 Broad St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 941-2030
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
695 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 461-1880
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
64 Applegate Ln
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 785-9330
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lillian Feinstein El. School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Reservoir Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Adelaide Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-0676
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-0676
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 781-2727
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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