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Best Rhode Island Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) serving 3,190 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island include Moses Brown School, Wheeler School, and Gordon School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of private preschools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Jewish).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gordon School
(7)
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Lincoln School
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
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Moses Brown School
Moses Brown School Photo
(Friends)
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Quest Montessori School
Quest Montessori School Photo - Toddlers visit the community greenhouse to choose plants for their classrooms spring garden.
Montessori School
(10)
1150 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-3222
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
Gr: NS-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Wheeler School
Wheeler School Photo
(2)
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Gr: NS-12 | 752 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ocean State Montessori School
Ocean State Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed

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