St. Cecilia School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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About the School

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.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Cecilia School
Kind	19
1	18
2	18
3	10
4	17
5	24
6	20
7	26
8	21

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

yes

Year Founded

1912

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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Tuition Notes

$6250 (K-5)

% on Financial Aid

70%

Admissions Director

Deana San Souci

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AfterSchool Support ClubChess Club

Debate ClubStudent Ambassador Club

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

chorusDrama

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How much does St. Cecilia School cost?

St. Cecilia School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.

What schools are St. Cecilia School often compared to?

St. Cecilia School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Teresa School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Cecilia School offer?

St. Cecilia School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Cecilia School's ranking?

St. Cecilia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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