The Tides School serves 8 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Other school association(s). The student:teacher of The Tides School is 2:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Tides School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Tides School?
The application deadline for The Tides School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Tides School located?
The Tides School is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in Lower South Providence.
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school to The Tides School is Elmwood Community School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bishop McVinney School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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