For the 2026 school year, there are 165 private schools serving 22,433 students in Rhode Island (there are 312 public schools, serving 133,322 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $20,759 for elementary schools and $34,200 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, and Portsmouth Abbey School.
The average acceptance rate is 76% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 28% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (RI)
US
# Schools
165 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
22,433 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,242 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,263
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$472
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,460
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$48.61 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
41 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
631 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,762 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,340 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
12,205 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,948 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, and Portsmouth Abbey School.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 165 private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools cost in Rhode Island?
The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $20,759 for elementary schools and $34,200 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Rhode Island?
Approximately 28% of students in Rhode Island private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
Which private schools in Rhode Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rhode Island include: St. George's School vs. Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School, Ocean Tides School vs. The Prout School
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