Mount Pleasant Academy (2026 Profile)

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Mount Pleasant Academy

1246 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908

Tel: (401) 521-4335

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Mount Pleasant Academy (MPA), established in 2001, his one of the state's premiere day treatment facility for children with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychiatric needs.

Licensed by the state for special and regular elementary education, it provides educational and mental health services for children pre-K to 8th grade from anywhere in Rhode Island and neighboring states.

We also provide services for children with learning disabilities, although that is usually not the primary reason for referral to MPA. MPA has become an effective alternative to inpatient hospitalization for many of its students.

MPA is a year-round facility and accepts referralsfrom school departments and from parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 26 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Disabilities, Behavioral/emotional/psychiatric difficulties, autism (level 1 or 2),

Year Founded

2001

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

JR Brusini

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mount Pleasant Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Mount Pleasant Academy offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

When is the application deadline for Mount Pleasant Academy?

The application deadline for Mount Pleasant Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mount Pleasant Academy located?

Mount Pleasant Academy is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other private schools located in Mount Pleasant.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 26 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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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).