Best Rhode Island Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 religiously affiliated private schools serving 13,137 students in Rhode Island (32% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $12,476, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $18,463.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (73% of schools), Christian (7% of schools) and Jewish (5% of schools).

St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. George's School campus looking toward Second Beach.

Barrington Christian Academy Photo - Middle School students are ready for another amazing year!

St. Pius V School Photo - Saint Pius V School was founded in 1929 in the Dominican Tradition. Four Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia still administer and teach in the school. The Dominican friars of the Province of Saint Joseph serve Saint Pius V Parish.

Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo - At the Jewish Community Day School of RI, our students are connected. We celebrate the individuality of every child within a joyful learning community.

Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.

The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.

Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Our Pre-K 3 and 4 Year Old Program students enjoy entertaining at their year-end celebration

St. Philip School Photo - Our "Buddy" program...a treasured tradition at SPS, where our Middle School leaders are partnered with Lower School students and grow together throughout their years at Saint Philip.

Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2024-25)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Assembly of God

62%

Baptist

16%

Catholic

10,527

25%

Christian

416

15%

Episcopal

380

16%

Friends

1,131

26%

Islamic

141

54%

Jewish

284

Other

29%

Seventh Day Adventist

96%

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