Most Selective Private Schools in Rhode Island

All Schools
(18) All Schools
(18)  High Schools
(9) High Schools
(9)  Elementary Schools
(15) Elementary Schools
(15)  Preschools
(9) Preschools
(9) 
  • The average private school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is approximately 75% per year (2018-19).
  • The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The most selective school in Rhode Island is currently The Croft School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.

Most Selective Private Schools in Rhode Island (2018-19)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • 1.
    The Croft School
    Acceptance Rate: 20%
    Grades: NS-8179 Wayland Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401)248-7111
  • 2.
    St. George's School
    St. George's School Photo - The view of campus from the southeast, above Second Beach
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 28%
    Grades: 9-12P.O. Box 1910
    Newport, RI 02840
    (401)847-7565
  • 3.
    Portsmouth Abbey School
    Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 31%
    Grades: 9-12285 Corys Ln
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)683-2000
  • 4.
    Moses Brown School
    Moses Brown School Photo
    (Friends)
    Acceptance Rate: 32%
    Grades: PK-12250 Lloyd Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401)831-7373
  • 5.-6.
    The Prout School
    The Prout School Photo - Prout's up-to-date science and math laboratories are impressive and provide a great environment for learning.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 63%
    Grades: 9-124640 Tower Hill Rd
    Wakefield, RI 02879
    (401)789-9262
  • 5.-6.
    St. Andrew's School
    St. Andrew's School Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 63%
    Grades: 6-1263 Federal Rd
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-1230
  • 7.
    St Pius V School
    St Pius V School Photo - The Early Childhood program is attentive to the needs of mental, emotional, spiritual, and social development of the small child. Pre-K is an academic rather than a play-based program. Many students entering Kindergarten are early or emergent readers.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 80%
    Grades: NS-849 Elmhurst Ave
    Providence, RI 02908
    (401)421-9750
  • 8.
    Bishop Hendricken High School
    Bishop Hendricken High School Photo - All science labs are hands-on. Here is a Chemistry lab in action; students also have opportunities outside the classroom to participate in Science Olympiad, Academic Decathlon and other academic competitions.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (8)
    Acceptance Rate: 83%
    Grades: 8-122615 Warwick Avenue
    Warwick, RI 02889
    (401)739-3450
  • 9.
    St. Luke's School
    St. Luke's School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 85%
    Grades: PK-810 Waldron Avenue
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-0990
  • 10.-11.
    Barrington Christian Academy
    Barrington Christian Academy Photo - Weekly Chapel!
    (Christian)
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-129 Old County Road
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-0113
  • 10.-11.
    Montessori Pathways of New England
    Montessori Pathways of New England Photo - Students are comfortable in a non-threatening environment.
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 90%
    Grades: K-9567 South County Trail, STE 307
    Exeter, RI 02822
    (401)295-0677
  • 12.-13.
    Mercymount Country Day School
    Mercymount Country Day School Photo - Mercymount Country Day School, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island serves famlies from 25 surrounding towns in RI & MA.
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-835 Wrentham Rd
    Cumberland, RI 02864
    (401)333-5919
  • 12.-13.
    The Pennfield School
    The Pennfield School Photo - The Pennfield School
    Acceptance Rate: 95%
    Grades: NS-8110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)849-4646
  • 14.
    Blessed Sacrament School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 98%
    Grades: PK-8240 Regent Avenue
    Providence, RI 02908
    (401)831-3993
  • 15.-16.
    Sacred Heart School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: K-856 Purchase St
    East Providence, RI 02914
    (401)434-1080
  • 15.-16.
    St Thomas Regional School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 99%
    Grades: PK-815 Edendale Avenue
    North Providence, RI 02911
    (401)351-0403
  • 17.-18.
    Nuweetooun School
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: K-9390 Summit Rd
    Exeter, RI 02822
    (401)491-9063
  • 17.-18.
    St. Peter School
    St. Peter School Photo - School Spirit Day
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 100%
    Grades: PK-8120 Mayfair Road
    Warwick, RI 02888
    (401)781-9242
Recent Articles
2019-20 Best SSAT Prep Courses Reviewed
2019-20 Best SSAT Prep Courses Reviewed
The SSAT’s questions are different than questions on other standardized tests. Make sure you learn about the best SSAT test prep programs out there.
5 Ways To Protect Your Child From Bullying
5 Ways To Protect Your Child From Bullying
Bullying lurks everywhere. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your child.
Job Interviews: Illegal Questions
Job Interviews: Illegal Questions
It is illegal for an interviewer to ask certain questions at your job interview. Be aware of what they can and cannot ask you.
Quick Links
Most Popular Articles