For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 174 students in Cranston, RI.
50% of private elementary schools in Cranston, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
85 Chester Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-4107
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-4107
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cranston, Rhode Island 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kid's Kingdom (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
116 Puritan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 464-9665
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 464-9665
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
St. Matthew School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1301 Elmwood Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 941-8954
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 941-8954
Gr: K-9 | 134 students
Overview
This Town (Cranston)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
174 Students
17,160 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
1,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$20,792
Average Financial Aid Grant
$700
$6,247
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
502 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
1,502 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,082 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
101 Students
10,219 Students
% White Students
52%
62%
# 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
44 Students
3,049 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Cranston, RI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Cranston, RI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cranston?
50% of private elementary schools in Cranston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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