Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked RI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Ghost School
About the School
- The Corporation of the Church of the Holy Ghost is located in the heart of Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy".
- The church was established on September 22, 1889 by the Missionaries of Saint Charles Borromeo to serve the spiritual needs of the new Italian immigrants at the turn of the 19th century.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked RI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Ghost School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Ghost School's ranking?
Holy Ghost School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost School?
The application deadline for Holy Ghost School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Ghost School located?
Holy Ghost School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other private schools located in Federal Hill.
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Holy Ghost School also viewed these schools: Blessed Sacrament School, Montessori Childrens House, Federal Hill House Early Learning Center, St. Augustine School and Moses Brown School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Holy Ghost School is Federal Hill House Early Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
518 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 248 students
Catholic
635 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-1213
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
518 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 248 students
Catholic
635 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-1213
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
518 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students
Catholic
235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
7 Thomas P Whitten Way
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-6993
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Special Education School
101 Plain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-7127
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1246 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 521-4335
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
7 Thomas P Whitten Way
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-6993
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
80 Washington St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 277-5264
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 Danforth St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 455-3890
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
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
9427.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(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
9427.5 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
9427.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(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
9427.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(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
9427.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
School Reviews
Endorse Holy Ghost School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Providence, RI is $22,811 for elementary schools and $29,216 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Providence, RI is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (RI):
- Blue Ribbon (7)
- All-girls (3)
- All-boys (6)
- Montessori (9)
- Daycare / Preschools (116)
- Summer School Programs (25)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (1)
- Special Education (23)
- Alternative (5)
- ADD/ADHD Support (21)
- Online Schools (7)
- Religiously Affiliated (53)
- School Membership Associations (110)
- Schools with famous alumni (17)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: