Sophia Academy vs. The Grace School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sophia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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The Grace School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Advanced Degrees
Overview
Mission: Changing the lives of girls from low income homes through an empowering middle school education
Sophia introduces girls to educational experiences that expand their world view; encourage them to be active and informed citizens; and empower them to see the world through a social justice lens.
By utilizing best practices in gender responsive education, Sophia Academy fosters the academic, cultural and social growth of our students.
Welcome to The Grace School, a truly one-of-a-kind K-8 independent school that helps each child reach their full potential.
Located in Providence, Rhode Island, The Grace School provides robust academics, small-class sizes, and an inspiring variety of extracurricular programs in a fun, breathtaking, state-of-the art facility.
Grades Offered
5-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2001
2006
Students Body
Total Students
62 students
162 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
-
18
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
18
Grade 5 Students
14
18
Grade 6 Students
17
18
Grade 7 Students
14
18
Grade 8 Students
17
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
90%
Average Class Size
15
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(School Polo Shirt/Oxford Button Down & Navy Blue Bottoms)
(School Polo Shirt/Oxford Button Down & Navy Blue Bottoms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Jan. 6 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,000
$11,600
Tuition Notes
IMPORTANT: All families must have income that is no more than 250% above the federal poverty line. Families pay a percentage of the tuition, ranging from $40 to $125 per month.
Tuition is all-inclusive
% on Financial Aid
n/a
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,600
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
60%
Admissions Director
Angelia Duran
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Digital Media ProductionGirl Scouts
Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode IslandRobotics Team
Save the BayStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusTheatre Arts