The Tides School serves 8 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Other school association(s). The student:teacher of The Tides School is 2:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Tides School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Tides School?
The application deadline for The Tides School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Tides School located?
The Tides School is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in Lower South Providence.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Tides School is Elmwood Community School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bishop McVinney School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Sophia Academy ![Sophia Academy Photo]( "Sophia Academy Photo")
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center ![Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings]( "Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings")
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elmwood Community School
Special Education School
801 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8440
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8440
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
Tavares Educational Center
Special Education School
101 Plain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Bradley School Providence
Special Program Emphasis
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Cite School Inc
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Federal Hill House Early Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
1.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Sophia Academy ![Sophia Academy Photo]( "Sophia Academy Photo")
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tavares Educational Center
Special Education School
101 Plain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center ![Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings]( "Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings")
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Roger Williams Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
64 Applegate Ln
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 785-9330
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 785-9330
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope
Daycare / Preschool
7 Thomas P Whitten Way
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-6993
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-6993
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Victory Highway
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
9425.8 miles
Gr: K-1 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Metcalf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
9425.9 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
The Greene School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
9426 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hamilton School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6520
9426.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
9426.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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