For the 2023-24 school year, there are 171 private schools serving 22,006 students in Rhode Island (there are 315 public schools, serving 136,864 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,834 for elementary schools and $27,586 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Rhode Island include The Croft School, St. Raphael Academy and YWCA Northern Rhode Island.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Rhode Island?
The best top ranked private schools in Rhode Island include The Croft School, St. Raphael Academy and YWCA Northern Rhode Island.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
171 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 $13,834 for elementary schools and $27,586 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private schools are approximately 26% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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