Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Rhode Island

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The average private elementary school in Rhode Island was founded around 1955 (2021).
The oldest private elementary school in Rhode Island is Moses Brown School, founded in 1784.
The oldest private elementary schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Rhode Island (2021)

  • School Founding Date Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    Moses Brown School
    Moses Brown School Photo
    (Friends)
     Founding Date: 1784
    Grades: NS-12250 Lloyd Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401) 831-7350
  • Rank: #22.
    St. Mary Academy – Bay View
    St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1874
    Grades: NS-123070 Pawtucket Avenue
    Riverside, RI 02915
    (401) 434-0113
  • Rank: #33.
    Lincoln School
    Lincoln School Photo - Our athletic facilities at Faxon Farm, located 15 minutes away in Rehoboth, MA, feature the only turf field dedicated to women's sports in southeastern New England.
    All-girls (Friends)
     Founding Date: 1884
    Grades: NS-12301 Butler Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401) 331-9696
  • Rank: #44.
    St. Andrew's School
    St. Andrew's School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1893
    Grades: 6-1263 Federal Rd
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401) 246-1230
  • Rank: #55.
    Henry Barnard School At Ri College
     Founding Date: 1898
    Grades: PK-5600 Mount Pleasant Ave
    Providence, RI 02908
    (401) 456-8801
  • Rank: #66.
    The Gordon School
    (4)
     Founding Date: 1910
    Grades: PK-845 Maxfield Ave
    East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 434-3833
  • Rank: #77.
    Sacred Heart School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     Founding Date: 1917
    Grades: K-856 Purchase St
    East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 434-1080
  • Rank: #88.
    Providence Country Day School
    Providence Country Day School Photo
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1923
    Grades: 6-12660 Waterman Ave
    East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 438-5170
  • Rank: #99.
    Mount St Charles Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1924
    Grades: 6-12800 Logee St
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    (401) 769-0310
  • Rank: #1010.
    Blessed Sacrament School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1925
    Grades: PK-8240 Regent Avenue
    Providence, RI 02908
    (401) 831-3993
  • Rank: #1111.
    St. Thomas Regional School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1926
    Grades: PK-815 Edendale Avenue
    North Providence, RI 02911
    (401) 351-0403
  • Rank: #1212.
    St. Pius V School
    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.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1929
    Grades: NS-849 Elmhurst Ave
    Providence, RI 02908
    (401) 421-9750
  • Rank: #1313.
    Rocky Hill School
    Rocky Hill School Photo - Middle School students take part in Enviroweek the first week of each school year which includes an Eighth Grade camping trip to Mt. Monadnock. The lessons learned and relationships built during this time lay the foundation for a great year.
    (15)
     Founding Date: 1934
    Grades: NS-12530 Ives Road
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
    (401) 884-9070
  • Rank: #14-1514.- 15.
    St. Leo The Great Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1941
    Grades: PK-8723 Central Avenue
    Pawtucket, RI 02861
    (401) 725-3620
  • Rank: #14-1514.- 15.
    St. Michaels Country Day School
    St. Michaels Country Day School Photo
    Founding Date: 1941
    Grades: PK-8180 Rhode Island Ave
    Newport, RI 02840
    (401) 849-5970
  • Rank: #1616.
    Mercymount Country Day School
    Mercymount Country Day School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1948
    Grades: NS-835 Wrentham Rd
    Cumberland, RI 02864
    (401) 333-5919
  • Rank: #1717.
    Our Lady Of Mercy Regional School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     Founding Date: 1951
    Grades: PK-855 4th Ave
    East Greenwich, RI 02818
    (401) 884-1618
  • Rank: #1818.
    Our Lady Of Mt Carmel
    Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1952
    Grades: PK-8127 State St
    Bristol, RI 02809
    (401) 253-8455
  • Rank: #19-2019.- 20.
    St. Philomena School
    St. Philomena School Photo - A St. Philomena student is absorbed in his library book.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1953
    Grades: PK-8324 Corys Ln
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401) 683-0268
  • Rank: #19-2019.- 20.
    St. Rocco School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1953
    Grades: PK-8931 Atwood Ave
    Johnston, RI 02919
    (401) 944-2993
  • Rank: #2121.
    St. Luke's
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1958
    Grades: PK-810 Waldron Ave.
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401) 246-0990
  • Rank: #22-2322.- 23.
    Bishop Hendricken High School
    Bishop Hendricken High School Photo - Since 1959, Bishop Hendricken has attracted gifted scholars, artists and athletes. We are proud to provide an outstanding college preparatory education, and to produce young men of conscience and compassion. Join us to learn more!
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
    (11)
     Founding Date: 1959
    Grades: 8-122615 Warwick Avenue
    Warwick, RI 02889
    (401) 889-5422
  • Rank: #22-2322.- 23.
    St. Peter School
    St. Peter School Photo - Preschool
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1959
    Grades: PK-8120 Mayfair Road
    Warwick, RI 02888
    (401) 781-9242
  • Rank: #2424.
    St. Philip School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1960
    Grades: PK-8618 Putnam Pike
    Greenville, RI 02828
    (401) 949-1130
  • Rank: #2525.
    Fr John V Doyle School
    Fr John V Doyle School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1965
    Grades: PK-8343 S Main St
    Coventry, RI 02816
    (401) 821-3756
  • Rank: #26-2726.- 27.
    All Saints STEAM Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1971
    Grades: PK-8915 West Main Road
    Middletown, RI 02842
    (401) 848-4300
  • Rank: #26-2726.- 27.
    The Pennfield School
    The Pennfield School Photo - The Pennfield School
    Founding Date: 1971
    Grades: PK-8110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401) 849-4646
  • Rank: #28-2928.- 29.
    Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1972
    Grades: PK-81210 Mendon Road
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    (401) 767-5906
  • Rank: #28-2928.- 29.
    Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1972
    Grades: PK-81210 Mendon Road
    Woonsocket, RI 02895
    (401) 762-1095
  • Rank: #3030.
    Ocean State Montessori School
    Ocean State Montessori School Photo
    Montessori School
     Founding Date: 1973
    Grades: PK-6100 Grove Avenue
    East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 434-6913
  • Rank: #31-3331.- 33.
    High Road School Of Providence
    Special Education School
     Founding Date: 1976
    Grades: 5-12100 Houghton St
    Providence, RI 02904
    (401) 751-5800
  • Rank: #31-3331.- 33.
    Montessori Children's House
    Montessori Children's House Photo - We are located on the East Side of Providence, between Cole Avenue and Blackstone Boulevard. Contact us for a tour today!
    Montessori School
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1976
    Grades: PK-6518 Lloyd Avenue
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401) 331-6120
  • Rank: #31-3331.- 33.
    South County Montessori School
    Montessori School
     Founding Date: 1976
    Grades: PK-31239 Tower Hill Rd
    North Kingstown, RI 02852
    (401) 294-3575
  • Rank: #3434.
    Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
    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.
    (Jewish)
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1978
    Grades: PK-585 Taft Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    (401) 751-2470
  • Rank: #35-3635.- 36.
    Barrington Christian Academy
    Barrington Christian Academy Photo - Middle School students are ready for another amazing year!
    (Christian)
    (4)
     Founding Date: 1979
    Grades: K-129 Old County Road
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401) 246-0113
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