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

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) serving 3,759 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island include Wheeler School, Moses Brown School, and Lincoln School.
The average tuition cost is $31,677, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,395.
21% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Jewish).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ocean State Montessori School
Ocean State Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(7)
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
The Grace School
The Grace School Photo - The Grace School is a private K-8 school located in Providence, RI. This is a place of academic excellence, where highly trained, dedicated educators inspire creativity, nurture gifts, and encourage perseverance in every child.
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
School One
School One Photo
(2)
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Wheeler School
Wheeler School Photo
(2)
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Gr: NS-12 | 796 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
Sophia Academy
Sophia Academy Photo
All-girls
582 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 784-0021
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Wolf School
The Wolf School Photo - The Wolf School inspires Complex Learners to discover confidence, compassion, and a love of learning to reach their full potential.
Special Education School
215 Ferris Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 432-9940
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

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