Rising to the Future with Faith and Knowledge Through Authentically Catholic Education

Joyously embracing its Catholic identity, the 36 schools in the Diocese of Providence invite you to consider a Catholic education for your children. Catholic schools provide what many are seeking today: academic rigor to prepare for future success, a values-based curriculum rooted in faith and service, and a welcoming environment that opens its doors to all.

Is Catholic education right for your family?

In a changing world where the pillars of society can sometimes feel shaky, you want more for your children.

You understand that Catholic values matter. Faith formation matters. Discipline and structure matter.

The heart of a Catholic education—and a life of faith, charity, and service—lies in the shared values, firm beliefs, and deep sense of purpose that guide our actions, shape our decisions, and inspire us to be a force for good in the world. That’s why the Diocese of Providence Catholic Schools pursue the necessary partnership with parents to make it all happen.

Our schools remain unwaveringly focused on forging a unique and powerful collaboration with parents like you, because we know it’s the right way to develop your children intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally in ways that strengthen and celebrate the core principles of the Catholic faith.

The mission is simple and profound – yet unchanging: to educate and empower students to embrace and embody Catholic values throughout their lives. By nourishing a strong love of learning, fostering a deeper understanding of these values, and providing a sense of community, we help your children take their place in the future to make a lasting impact around the world.

Be seen, heard, and valued. You belong.

In our schools, you’re never a faceless name or number. You don’t drift unseen from class to class, grade to grade. Here, you’re a person—a member of a like-minded community that supports all of you.

In our elementary classrooms, students are known and cared for in a nurturing environment that emphasizes and supports the whole child. They build friendships and habits that draw out their best. They begin to find their place in the world and thrive.

Our high schools emphasize rigorous academic preparation that gives them an edge . They enjoy social and leadership activities that develop and strengthen their character. They enjoy artistic and musical outlets that develop and strengthen their expressive abilities. And they participate in athletics that develop and strengthen their teamwork and talent.

Driven by their own deep sense of faith and purpose, our faculty play pivotal roles in educating children and helping them develop a richer understanding of the value of community, empathy, purpose, spiritual formation, ethics, and morals.

These teachers bring extraordinary levels of expertise and talent into their classrooms. Many have advanced degrees and certifications, ensuring that students receive a thorough education.  And their sense of mission means that teaching isn’t a job – it’s a vocational calling to live out the teachings of Christ, serve others, and put their values in action to inspire students.

Our teachers strive to act as role models with wisdom and compassion. They mentor students – all students – and carry an abiding commitment to each individual. They nurture their minds and souls and prepare them for a well-rounded life in a rapidly changing world, a life that extends far beyond classrooms and playing fields.

Catholic education in the Diocese of Providence can be much more affordable than you might expect.

Compared to private school, many families find that Catholic schools offer excellent value for the dollar. In 2023-24, the Diocese provided financial aid to 1,980 students—a total of $2,732,391. When you consider the funds our high school graduates earn in college scholarships, the financial case becomes even more compelling.