St. Pius V School
Tel:
(401) 421-9750
Saint Pius V School, founded in 1929, has been operating continuously for the past eighty-eight years.
Today, Saint Pius serves 220 children from our own Elmhurst neighborhoods and several neighboring cities.
The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are an integral part of the school's faculty and staff, serving as classroom teachers and as principal.
The Sisters, along with a dedicated staff of Catholic educators, strive to educate the whole child in Truth enabling Saint Pius V graduates to become self-disciplined, reflective, and faith-filled contributors to society.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 234 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Pius V School places among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Learning Disabilities |
Year Founded | 1929 |
Student Body
Total Students | 234 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 22% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 35% |
Average Class Size | 20 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Skirts, Jumpers, Button Down, Ties) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, TennisBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Newspaper, Recycling Club, Scouts, Student Council, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Band Program, Choir, Drama Club |
School Notes
- As a Dominican parish school, St. Pius V upholds truth as the guiding principle of its academic program. Truth is founded on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. School emphasizes the need to strive for excellence in all academics in order that students may further the Gospel message in all areas of life. We believe that God manifests Himself through creation and Divine Revelation and that grace builds on nature. We therefore foster the development of knowledge and talents of our students.The academic program includes the following subject areas: Religion, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Music, Art, Technology, and World Language (Spanish). In grades 6, 7, and 8, the school offers advanced courses in Literature and Math.
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