Quick Facts (2026)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 122
Best Rhode Island Alternative Private Schools (2026)
Quick Facts (2026)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 122
Alternative Private Schools in Rhode Island (2026)
Gr: 7-10 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
1 Camp E Huntee Place
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Gr: 5-8
Alternative School
735 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students
Alternative School
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 783-2233
Rhode Island Alternative Private School Trends
5
Private Schools
122
Students
$45,000
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private schools are located in Rhode Island?
5 alternative private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island alternative private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
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