Best Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private preschools serving 973 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School and St Philomena School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Mercymount Country Day School
Mercymount Country Day School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
280 students
Year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
St Philomena School
(Catholic)
(3)
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
431 students
Year: 2009
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo
(Catholic)
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
101 students
Year: n/a
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Photo
(Catholic)
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
161 students
Year: 1994, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School and St Philomena School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Rhode Island?
4 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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