Mount Pleasant Academy (MPA), established in 2001, his one of the state's premiere day treatment facility for children with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric needs.
Licensed by the state for special and regular elementary education, it provides educational and mental health services for children pre-K to 8th grade from anywhere in Rhode Island and neighboring states.
We also provide services for children with learning disabilities, although that is usually not the primary reason for referral to MPA. MPA has become an effective alternative to inpatient hospitalization for many of its students.
MPA is a year-round facility and accepts referralsfrom school departments and from parents.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities, Behavioral/emotional/psychiatric difficulties, autism (level 1 or 2),
Year Founded
2001
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mount Pleasant Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Mount Pleasant Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Mount Pleasant Academy?
The application deadline for Mount Pleasant Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mount Pleasant Academy located?
Mount Pleasant Academy is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in Mount Pleasant.
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