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St. Pius V School

49 Elmhurst Avenue Providence, RI 02908

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Pius V School Photo #1 - Saint Pius V School was founded in 1929 in the Dominican Tradition. Four Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia still administer and teach in the school. The Dominican friars of the Province of Saint Joseph serve Saint Pius V Parish.
St. Pius V School Photo #2 - Small class sizes in the middle school with honors math and literature courses make it possible for Saint Pius V Graduates to attend the high school of their choice. Graduates of Saint Pius V School go on to attend schools such as: LaSalle Academy, Saint Raymond's Academy, Bishop Hendericken, Classical Academy, & Lincoln School.
St. Pius V School Photo #3 - Saint Pius V School is committed to the flourishing of the whole child: physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Each child is a gift from God that we want to guide to their full God-given potential.
St. Pius V School Photo #4 - The Early Childhood program is attentive to the needs of mental, emotional, spiritual, and social development of the small child. Pre-K is an academic rather than a play-based program. Many students entering Kindergarten are early or emergent readers.
St. Pius V School Photo #5 - Saint Pius V School offers a broad program for children from preschool to 8th grade including: art, music, technology, physical education and Spanish.
St. Pius V School Photo #6 - One of the elements that makes St. Pius V School so special is our sense of community. Events like STEAM Night, Culture Night, Harvest Festival and many others bring our families together both in and out of the school day.
St. Pius V School Photo #7 - St. Pius V has a strong Athletics component as well. Our teams have won championships in Tennis, Cross Country and Basketball, and Soccer.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pius V School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcoming Truth

Student Body

Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Skirts, Jumpers, Button Down, Ties
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Firedogs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
NewspaperRecycling Club
ScoutsStudent Council
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
Drama Club

School Notes

  • Saint Pius V School, founded in 1929, has been operating continuously for the past ninety-two years.
  • Today, Saint Pius serves 226 children from our own Elmhurst neighborhoods and several neighboring cities.
  • The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are an integral part of the school's faculty and staff, serving as classroom teachers and as principal.
  • The Sisters, along with a dedicated staff of Catholic educators, strive to educate the whole child in Truth enabling Saint Pius V graduates to become self-disciplined, reflective, and faith-filled contributors to society.
  • As a Dominican parish school, St. Pius V upholds truth as the guiding principle of its academic program. Truth is founded on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. School emphasizes the need to strive for excellence in all academics in order that students may further the Gospel message in all areas of life. We believe that God manifests Himself through creation and Divine Revelation and that grace builds on nature. We therefore foster the development of knowledge and talents of our students.The academic program includes the following subject areas: Religion, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Music, Art, Technology, and World Language (Spanish). In grades 6, 7, and 8, the school offers advanced courses in Literature and Math.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Pius V School?
The acceptance rate of St. Pius V School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.
What sports does St. Pius V School offer?
St. Pius V School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is St. Pius V School's ranking?
St. Pius V School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Pius V School?
The application deadline for St. Pius V School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Pius V School located?
St. Pius V School is located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence, RI.

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It's a very good school, great curriculum and the 2nd grade teacher is the best one.
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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).

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