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Pawtucket Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 567 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pawtucket Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
755 Central Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 723-9463
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Map of St. Teresa School
St. Teresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
140 Woodhaven Rd
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1414
(1)
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Map of Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
25 Thornley Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-7000
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Map of Tides School
Tides School
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
167 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
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Map of Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513
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Pawtucket, RI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
567
Students
-51.7% (-606 students) 10-yr
$5,798
Avg. Tuition
+56.7% (+$2,098) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
-4.5% (-1 student) 10-yr
71%
Students of Color
+82.1% (+32.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawtucket)
This State (RI)
# Schools
4 Schools
95 Schools
# Students
567 Students
17,163 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025142185199
2024142183192
2023137180193
2022147188205
2021134183201
2020145181188
2019162183193
2018162187190
2017162201199
2016168198196
2015168199183
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% Students of Color
71%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202575%28%33%
202475%26%32%
202347%24%32%
202237%25%32%
202141%25%31%
202041%23%31%
201938%25%31%
201838%24%30%
201740%25%31%
201639%25%31%
201539%24%31%
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0.70
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.700.570.64
20240.700.570.64
20230.720.520.63
20220.620.480.62
20210.670.480.62
20200.610.490.62
20190.590.480.61
20180.590.490.60
20170.590.490.59
20160.600.480.59
20150.600.490.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
502 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20235%4%5%
20225%4%5%
20214%4%5%
20203%4%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
220 Students
1,502 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202539%10%9%
202439%10%9%
202316%8%9%
202210%8%8%
202113%8%9%
202012%9%9%
201913%8%8%
201813%8%8%
201713%8%8%
201612%8%8%
201512%7%8%
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# Black Students
53 Students
1,082 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20259%7%8%
20249%7%8%
20239%6%8%
20226%6%7%
20219%6%8%
202010%6%8%
201912%6%8%
201812%6%8%
201712%6%7%
201611%6%8%
201511%6%8%
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# White Students
94 Students
10,219 Students
% White Students
17%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202517%62%55%
202417%62%55%
202342%67%55%
202257%70%57%
202152%70%57%
202059%70%58%
201961%71%59%
201861%70%59%
201761%70%61%
201659%70%61%
201559%70%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
193 Students
3,052 Students
% of Others Students
34%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202534%18%22%
202434%18%22%
202327%15%22%
202221%12%22%
202121%12%20%
202016%11%19%
201913%12%20%
201813%12%20%
201713%12%19%
201617%12%18%
201517%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
1,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202513:110:111:1
202413:110:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:111:1
201914:110:111:1
201814:110:111:1
201714:111:111:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202565%56%54%
202465%55%54%
202380%56%53%
202280%55%53%
202180%58%53%
202085%59%53%
201985%59%52%
201885%58%52%
201785%60%51%
201690%56%51%
201590%51%50%
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Average Class Size
21 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025201616
2024231615
2023241515
2022241515
2021241615
2020231615
2019231615
2018231515
2017231615
2016221615
2015221615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,798
$19,533

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$5,398$20,869$14,043
2024$5,398$15,819$12,357
2023$5,398$13,644$11,693
2022$5,398$13,776$11,199
2021$5,450$13,125$10,824
2020$4,648$13,626$10,496
2019$4,648$12,920$10,300
2018$4,448$12,279$10,056
2017$4,448$10,851$9,712
2016$3,700$10,090$9,307
2015$3,700$9,853$8,903
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Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
42%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202545%41%34%
202445%40%33%
202330%38%33%
202230%37%32%
202130%38%32%
202021%37%31%
201921%37%30%
201812%35%29%
201712%37%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,247

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$1,000$6,247$6,227
2024$1,000$6,175$6,113
2020$625$6,886$5,141
2019$625$6,656$5,007
2018$625$7,169$4,752
2017$625$5,466$4,582
2016$500$6,047$4,396
2015$500$6,231$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202597%80%81%
202497%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI include St. Cecilia School and St. Teresa School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Pawtucket?
4 private elementary schools are located in Pawtucket.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pawtucket?
50% of private elementary schools in Pawtucket are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Pawtucket include: St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School, St. Cecilia School vs. St. Teresa School

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