Elmwood Community School serves 11 students in grades 9-11. The student:teacher of Elmwood Community School is 2:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Elmwood Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
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Quick Facts
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center![Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings]( "Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings")
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Sophia Academy![Sophia Academy Photo]( "Sophia Academy Photo")
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Tides School
Special Education School
790 Broad St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 467-8228
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 467-8228
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
A Childs University
Daycare / Preschool
695 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 461-1880
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 461-1880
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
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