For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 all-girls private schools serving 1,004 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
Learn more about how girls schools work and their benefits.
Top Ranked Rhode Island All-Girls Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln School![Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence. Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.]()

All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary Academy – Bay View![St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo]()

All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Overbrook Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
836 Warwick Neck Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 949-6315
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 949-6315
Gr: 6-9 | 132 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Sophia Academy![Sophia Academy Photo Sophia Academy Photo]()

All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked all-girls private schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
How many all-girls private schools are located in Rhode Island?
4 all-girls private schools are located in Rhode Island.
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