St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Teresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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St. Cecilia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2005
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
yes
Year Founded
1950
1912
Students Body
Total Students
257 students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
20
19
Grade 1 Students
23
18
Grade 2 Students
20
18
Grade 3 Students
19
10
Grade 4 Students
22
17
Grade 5 Students
20
24
Grade 6 Students
35
20
Grade 7 Students
29
26
Grade 8 Students
24
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
80%
Average Class Size
22
19
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,345
$6,250
Tuition Notes
PreK Tuition- $6,145
K-8 Tuition- $5,945
$6250 (K-5)
% on Financial Aid
60%
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
97%
n/a
Admissions Director
Michelle R Dandurand
Deana San Souci
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AfterSchool Support ClubChess Club
Debate ClubStudent Ambassador Club
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
chorusDrama
