St. Cecilia School vs. St. Teresa School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Cecilia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School History
St. Teresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Overview
Saint Cecilia School, founded in 1912, is the oldest Catholic school in the region, offering families a faith-centered education that blends more than a century of tradition with innovative, high-quality academics.
Our graduates are exceptionally well prepared for success, with over 90% earning scholarships and entering high school honors programs.
Saint Cecilia School is known for its high teacher retention and highly certified faculty, ensuring instructional excellence and consistency.
Students benefit from a robust extracurricular program that includes competition and game day cheerleading, cross country, boys' and girls' basketball, soccer, volleyball, and leadership and enrichment opportunities such as Student Ambassadors, National Junior Honor Society, drama, debate, chess, yearbook, and academic support clubs.
With extended day care, educational field trips, and a strong commitment to faith, leadership, and service, Saint Cecilia School develops confident, compassionate students prepared to lead and succeed.
Saint Teresa School offers a high-quality educational program that is grounded in the Catholic faith.
Saint Teresa's is a family oriented school, offering monthly activities for the whole family.
Our curriculum is common core aligned and is also aligned with national content standards and Cardinal Newman Society Standards.
We offer a variety of sports and co-curricular activities for students in grades three through eight. We are proud of our diverse population.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2005
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
yes
n/a
Year Founded
1912
1950
Students Body
Total Students
173 students
257 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
45
Kindergarten Students
19
20
Grade 1 Students
18
23
Grade 2 Students
18
20
Grade 3 Students
10
19
Grade 4 Students
17
22
Grade 5 Students
24
20
Grade 6 Students
20
35
Grade 7 Students
26
29
Grade 8 Students
21
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
50%
Average Class Size
19
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,250
$5,345
Tuition Notes
$6250 (K-5)
PreK Tuition- $6,145
K-8 Tuition- $5,945
% on Financial Aid
70%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
Admissions Director
Deana San Souci
Michelle R Dandurand
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AfterSchool Support ClubChess Club
Debate ClubStudent Ambassador Club
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
chorusDrama
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Board Game ClubInternational Club
Junior AchievementLego Club
Recycled Art ClubRobotics
STEAM ClubStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club
