Agnes B. Hennessey School

This is our third year at The Gordon School and we could not be happier! We moved to Rhode Island from out of state during the pandemic, with a rising 3rd grader who we were worried about transitioning to a new school and a new preschooler, and feel so incredibly lucky to have found Gordon during a period of such intense transition for our family. Our sons immediately connected with their classmates and teachers, and we all felt so comfortable from day one. The sense of community and belonging here is so special, and the focus on social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion makes Gordon a truly welcoming environment. The teachers and administration are exceedingly committed to making learning fun and exciting and meeting the students where they are.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found FASRI here in Providence. It is truly a gem of a school that offers a unique and enriching experience for both students and families. One of the most remarkable aspects of FASRI is its diversity—teachers and families come from all over the world, creating a vibrant, multicultural environment. This global perspective is felt in every part of the school, offering students a truly international education.The academics at FASRI are rigorous and thoughtfully designed, nurturing intellectual curiosity in students from a young age. The school encourages children to think critically, ask questions, and explore global ideas deeply. We’ve been continuously impressed by how engaged and enthusiastic the students are about learning, and are so impressed that they can do so much in French and English.Beyond academics, FASRI offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and school trips domestically and abroad in France and Canada for the older kids, that are both fun and educational. Even the youngest students benefit from exceptional enrichment opportunities like swimming and ice skating during the winter.We are absolutely thrilled with our decision to join the FASRI community. It’s more than just a school—it’s an inspiring, supportive, and inclusive place where children thrive. We couldn’t be happier!

It’s a great choice if you live in Providence and don’t get into classical. Otherwise, I’m not really sure if it’s worth the money. We live in Providence, and had one kid graduate from wheeler, and our other kid got into classical and will is at Yale now. The kid (they are twins) who went to wheeler is at a state university and we are having to pay a lot.

I worked in early childhood at Lincoln and the teachers are not treated well. We work 12 months without any breaks and our boss (Kim Lough) does not listen to any feedback we have. We all love the kids and families, but it is exhausting to continue working somewhere we do not feel valued

My two children attended OSMS for a combined total of 13 years. We could not have been happier with our experience there. The teachers meet children where they are, provide extra support when needed, and foster a deep love of learning. The school tends to the whole student and teaches strong social-emotional skills along with the academics. The facilities are no frills, which helps to make the tuition affordable. It was a true privilege to be a part of the OSMS community, which so closely mirrored my own values. I will always be grateful for OSMS!