Enrollment Timeline

The admissions timeline is below. If you have any questions, please call Paul Cuffee School at 401-601-6410 or email admissions@paulcuffee.org. To view the enrollment timeline flyer,

View the Admissions Timeline flyer

November 18, 2025
Application period opens (K–12)
Apply online at EnrollRI.org, starting at 9am

February 5, 2026
K-8 Open House
Paul Cuffee Lower School
459 Promenade Street, Providence RI
5:00pm – 7:00pm

March 18, 2026
Last day applications will be accepted

April 1, 2026
Lottery for all grades
Paul Cuffee Lower School, 10am (attendance is optional)

Starting April 2, 2026
Acceptance packets will be sent out, followed by waiting list notification via phone and/or email

April 15, 2026
Post-lottery application period opens

April – August
Families will be called from the active waiting list if spots become available

Late August – early September
School begins

PCS BY THE NUMBERS

Average Class Size: 20
Current Enrollment: 798
Students of Color: 97%
Female Students: 51%
Male Students: 49%
Free/Reduced Price Lunch Eligibility: 87%
Multi-Language Learners: 22%
Students Receiving Special Education Services: 12%
Total Employees: 168
BIPOC: 45%
Female Employees: 75%
Male Employees: 25%