Best Rhode Island Alternative Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative private schools serving 178 students in Rhode Island.
33% of alternative private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Alternative Private Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp E Hun Tee
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
1 Camp E Huntee Place
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Gr: 7-10 | 17 students Tuition listed
East Bay Career Academy
Alternative School
317 Market St
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-7978
Gr: 8-12 | 56 students
Nfi/aco Inst
Alternative School
735 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Gr: 5-8
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
The Potter Hill School
Alternative School
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 783-2233
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private schools are located in Rhode Island?
6 alternative private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island alternative private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 29%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
33% of alternative private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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