St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo

Best Rhode Island All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 all-girls private schools serving 872 students in Rhode Island.
The top-ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
67% of all-girls private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rhode Island All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln School
Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.
All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary Academy – Bay View
St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Sophia Academy
Sophia Academy Photo
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
How many all-girls private schools are located in Rhode Island?
3 all-girls private schools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
67% of all-girls private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

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