The average private school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 78% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%
Most Selective Private Schools in Rhode Island (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth Abbey School![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]()
![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo Portsmouth Abbey School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25356/Portsmouth-Abbey-School-2k6a1ss1bhwkwgc48cs0kcsww-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: 9-12
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #33.
Moses Brown School![Moses Brown School Photo Moses Brown School Photo]()
![Moses Brown School Photo Moses Brown School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25339/Moses-Brown-School-4tctkjlzvjswkwg8s4g8og4so-160x160c.jpg)
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: NS-12
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-8
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9200
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9200
Rank: #55.
St. Andrew's School![St. Andrew's School Photo St. Andrew's School Photo]()
![St. Andrew's School Photo St. Andrew's School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25372/St-Andrews-School-d33wmcsvttkw48kwco484wwcc-160x160c.jpg)
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 6-12
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 8-12
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
The Prout School![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. 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.]()
![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. 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.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25413/The-Prout-School-83t6mfrx46koggo0wwwowwskc-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Islamic School Of Rhode Island![Islamic School Of Rhode Island Photo Islamic School Of Rhode Island Photo]()
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(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
840 Providence St
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-8700
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-8700
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
St. Luke's![St. Luke's Photo St. Luke's Photo]()
![St. Luke's Photo St. Luke's Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25387/St-Lukes-bb7nxswg4rkgscc8wkw4kckws-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-8
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
St. Philip School![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. 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.]()
![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. 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.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25397/St-Philip-School-1yb53o8hstc0s808s0kcscc8k-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
618 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
Rank: #1616.
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Thomas Regional School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15 Edendale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 351-0403
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 351-0403
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average private schools acceptance rate?
The Rhode Island average private schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2024.
What are the most selective private schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Portsmouth Abbey School and Moses Brown School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Rhode Island?
The most selective private high school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The most selective private elementary school is Moses Brown School, with an acceptance rate of 32%.
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