Private School Review - Established 2003
Lincoln School Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (RI)
St. Mary Academy – Bay View Top 4 · Oldest Founding Date (RI)
Sophia Academy Top 8 · Largest Endowment (RI)

Rhode Island All-Girls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 all-girls private schools serving 872 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 79%.
67% of all-girls private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 872

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 872

Top Ranked Rhode Island All-Girls Private Schools (2026-27)

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Lincoln School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
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St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
St. Mary Academy – Bay View
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
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Sophia Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
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3
Private Schools
872
Students
$22,448
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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?
3 all-girls private schools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
67% of all-girls private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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