The Providence Center School is uniquely qualified to serve children 3-21 years of age who struggle with emotional, social and behavioral issues.
The program's academic, social and therapeutic components are developed, implemented and supported by the expertise of certified special educators, qualified teaching assistants and skilled clinical and family support staff.
Our goal is to have successful learners prepared for their next step.
Next steps for students from The Providence Center School include attending a community public school, transitioning to a less restrictive private program, graduating from High School, enrolling in higher education or entering the workforce.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Providence Center School?
The application deadline for The Providence Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Providence Center School located?
The Providence Center School is located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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The nearest preschool is Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island (0.2 miles away)
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Providence, RI 02909
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15 Bough St
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(401) 353-3900
North Providence, RI 02911
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The Groden Center
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(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
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(401) 732-1540
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-1540
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1246 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 521-4335
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 521-4335
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Cite School Inc
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15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
George N Hunt Campus School
Special Education School
420 Fruit Hill Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 353-3900
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 353-3900
3.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 31 students
The Groden Center
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
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665 Dyer Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 942-2388
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 942-2388
4.4 miles
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(401) 331-9696
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(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
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Providence, RI 02906
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-7252
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(401) 861-8800
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
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(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
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Miles
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The Groden Center
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
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Gr: 1-12 | 66 students
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(Jewish)
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
0.4 miles
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(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
0.8 miles
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
0.8 miles
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Miles
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The Groden Center
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
- miles
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Hebrew Day School
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(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
0.8 miles
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Miles
Quick Facts
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Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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421 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-7252
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-7252
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
401 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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(Jewish)
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
Moses Brown School ![Moses Brown School Photo]( "Moses Brown School Photo")
(Friends)
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(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
9427.8 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
9427.9 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
9428 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
9428.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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(401) 397-6893
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
9428.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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