For the 2026 school year, there are 166 private schools serving 22,502 students in Rhode Island (there are 313 public schools, serving 133,879 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 $20,712 for elementary schools and $34,200 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. Andrew's School, Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, and Moses Brown School.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 28% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (RI)
US
# Schools
166 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
22,502 Students
5,699,718 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,251 Teachers
508,053 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
$22,224
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$472
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,460
$7,139
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$48.61 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
63 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
631 Students
265,081 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,771 Students
507,336 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,341 Students
416,665 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
12,231 Students
2,933,287 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
20,067 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
5,959 Students
1,472,129 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 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. Andrew's School, Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, and Moses Brown School.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 166 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 $20,712 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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