St. Rose of Lima School strives to develop a vital, nurturing, educational environment that meets the spiritual, academic, and developmental needs of its learners.
There is an expectation of high academic achievement, personal morals, and Christian ethics.
A strong Catholic atmosphere encourages our students to see Christ in the faces of others and to promote social justice.
Our curriculum challenges teachers and students to do their best and allows them to explore and investigate their world without fear of making mistakes.
Our goal is to provide the tools for our graduates to be successful in a global society and to meet the challenges of their future.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked RI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
219 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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What is St. Rose Of Lima School's ranking?
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Rose Of Lima School is Eleanor Briggs School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is (christian Brethren Of Warwick, Inc. Dba) (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-8 | 191 students 3.8 miles 120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
3.8
PK-8
191
St. Kevin School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 270 students 2.1 miles 39 Cathedral Rd
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
2.1
PK-8
270
Grades: NS-8 | 346 students 3.9 miles 235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
3.9
NS-8
346
(christian Brethren Of Warwick, Inc. Dba)
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 61 students 0.7 miles 311 Buttonwoods Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-2009
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-2009
0.7
PK-K
61
Eleanor Briggs School
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 25 students 0.7 miles 116 Long St
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-1540
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-1540
0.7
1-12
25
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
St. Rose of Lima, Warwick:
1. Quality of Academics: St. Rose has had students admitted to St. Mary's Bayview, Hendricken, Moses Brown and Lincoln School, among others. Curriculum is far ahead of other R.I. Catholic schools, we have met/spoken with principals of 6 schools and St. Rose is ahead in all core subjects.
2. Music instruction offered by an outside contractor both during and after school in piano, violin, guitar and after-school piano lessons are offered by the school's music teacher.
Tennis by SPOT-RI of Roger Williams Tennis in conjunction with the USTA and Karate are offered as after-school activities in addition to the school's basketball team, Jr. Tennis team, and track teams.
Performing Arts: The school puts on several play productions a year, such as Snow White, Annie and GodSpell.
Facilities: School has a full sized gym w/ basketball and stage. Two full-size playgrounds with new play structures and an outdoor basketball/tennis court. There are two wings, an upper and lower school wing and separate playgrounds for older and Pre-K and Kindergarten.
Academic Awards: St. Rose of Lima has had full and partial scholarships awarded to Hendricken High School in 2010 and 2011.
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