Community School

Community School, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is a public K–5 school with about 650 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1. Where they report 76% student proficiency in math, and 69% student proficiency in reading. Also, it was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017 for academic excellence.

Community School emphasizes data-driven differentiation/enrichment, student-centered personalized learning, and data-driven behavioral support systems such as PBIS. Approximately 18–21% of the student population is minority. A review of recent state reports shows strong improvement in 5th graders for ELA and math.

?If you are considering the cost of attendance at Community School, be aware that Community School RI tuition only applies to out-of-district or private transfers, as the school is publicly funded. With high levels of achievement, as well as a student-centered culture, Community School regularly ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

The school proudly celebrated when Mrs. Cheryl Vaughn was named the 2025 Rhode Island Elementary Principal of the Year for her excellence in education and leadership.

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