Moses Brown School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 753 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,000
Acceptance rate: 32%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Moses Brown School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Moses Brown School
Nursery	18
Pre-K	15
Kind	14
1	22
2	22
3	16
4	35
5	28
6	47
7	63
8	60
9	107
10	99
11	101
12	106

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Year Founded

1784

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Campus Size

33 acres

School Motto

For the Honor of Truth

Student Body

Total Students

753 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$50,000

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Tuition Notes

Need based financial aid available

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$20,000

Acceptance Rate

32%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Liam Chatterton

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

Track and FieldWinter Track

Colors

White, Navy Blue

School Mascot

Quaker

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

33 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Anime ClubArt Club

Community Service BoardCooking Club

Debate TeamDiscipline Committee

Environmental ClubFolk Music Club

French ClubFreshman Leadership Committee

Frisbee ClubFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Gay Lesbian Straight Bisexual AllianceImprov Comedy Club

Independent Film ClubIrish Club

Math TeamMock Trial

Moses Brown Athletic AssociationPeer Support

Poetry ClubPublication - "The Mosaic"

Publication - "The Omnia"Publication - "The Quaker"

Resolving Issues of Students of Ethnicity (RISE)Robotics Club

Spanish ClubStudent Peace Action Movement

Student SenateTeam Spirit "Blue Crew"

Tennis ClubVersatones - A capella

Young Republicans Club

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School Notes

Moses Brown School is a Friends school, offering a co-ed, Quaker-based education to students in nursery through grade 12. We have a proven tradition of academic excellence, a commitment to great teaching, and a dedication to fostering character and confidence in young people. Our stunning 33-acre campus-formerly the farm of 18th-century Quaker abolitionist leader Moses Brown-provides expansive academic, athletic, and artistic facilities right in the heart of Providence.

Moses Brown School was founded in 1784 by a Quaker entrepreneur who partnered with Samuel Slater to launch the American Industrial Revolution in Pawtucket, R.I. Located on 33 acres in urban Providence, the school enrolls 750 students ages 3-18 and sends 100% of its graduates to some of the nation`s most selective colleges and universities.
In the two centuries since, Moses Brown has been a place that nurtures the unique talents and attributes of children, urges them on toward new levels of self-discovery and achievement, and always insists on a rigorous commitment to integrity.
MB's academic program is a multi- disciplinary liberal arts curriculum that integrates broad-based understanding with strong analytical and communication skills. Every discipline requires students to read with insight, speak persuasively, and write clearly. Socratic and inquiry-based teaching nurtures initiative, self-confidence, and openness to new perspectives.
MB's athletic programs yield teams that are successful on and off the field, and our student-athletes regularly go on to compete at the college level in all divisions. Actors, musicians, and fine artists attend some of the most prestigious arts colleges, and student and alumni writers are frequently published.
Moses Brown alumni excel in a broad range of human endeavors-Emmy- winning producers, leading technology entrepreneurs, doctors called in to deal with terrible pandemics, and social activists who dedicate themselves to lives of service.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tina Cane - Former Rhode Island Poet Laureate (2016-2024) -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Moses Brown School cost?

Moses Brown School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.

What schools are Moses Brown School often compared to?

Moses Brown School is often viewed alongside schools like Wheeler School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Moses Brown School?

The acceptance rate of Moses Brown School is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Moses Brown School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Rhode Island with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Moses Brown School?

Moses Brown School famous alumni include: Tina Cane - Former Rhode Island Poet Laureate (2016-2024).

What sports does Moses Brown School offer?

Moses Brown School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Winter Track. Moses Brown School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for most sports offered.

What is Moses Brown School's ranking?

Moses Brown School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Moses Brown School?

The application deadline for Moses Brown School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Moses Brown School located?

Moses Brown School is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in College Hill.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Providence, RI is $22,811 for elementary schools and $29,216 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Providence, RI is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).