For the 2025-26 school year, there are 167 private schools serving 22,705 students in Rhode Island (there are 315 public schools, serving 134,720 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $20,869 for elementary schools and $34,245 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include Moses Brown School, Portsmouth Abbey School, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School.
The average acceptance rate is 76% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 29% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top-Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include Moses Brown School, Portsmouth Abbey School, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 167 private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools cost in Rhode Island?
The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $20,869 for elementary schools and $34,245 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Rhode Island?
Approximately 29% of students in Rhode Island private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
Which private schools in Rhode Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rhode Island include: St. George's School vs. Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School, Ocean Tides School vs. The Prout School
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