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Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope

7 Thomas P Whitten Way Providence, RI 02903

Tel: (401) 421-6993

www.newjohnhope.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

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Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope
Pre-K	27
Kind	16

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Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

43:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Jo–ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, RI, serving 43 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten.
The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 43:1, reflecting its early learning center structure.
This Providence early learning program enrolls 100% students of color, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for diversity.
Nearby private schools in Providence offer a range of grade levels and smaller student–teacher ratios, with average tuition for local elementary private schools at $23,137.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope?

The application deadline for Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope located?

Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope is located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, RI.

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