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Private High School Minority Statistics in Rhode Island

Name: Rhode Island Average Students of Color Trends (High School)
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Rhode Island private high schools are composed of 26% minority students (2026-27).

The private high schools in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 38%–100%
RI School Avg.: 41%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 38%–100%
RI School Avg.: 41%
National School Avg.: 25%

Rhode Island Average Students of Color (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +17.4% (+4% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Rhode Island (RI) avg
2025	32%	27% (▲ 3 pp)
2024	31%	24% (▼ 3 pp)
2023	31%	27% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	30%	26% (▼ 2 pp)
2021	30%	28% (▲ 4 pp)
2020	29%	24% (▼ 2 pp)
2019	29%	26% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	28%	25% (▲ 2 pp)
2017	30%	23% (— 0 pp)
2016	30%	23% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	30%	22%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Rhode Island (% students of color range: 38%–100%, avg 41%)

Students Color Range: 17.54% 100% Avg. Students Color: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private high schools minority students?

The Rhode Island average private high schools minority students is 26% for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Rhode Island?

The top ranked private high schools in Rhode Island include Elmwood Community School, The Tides School and Lincoln Seventh-day Adventist School.

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