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Rhode Island Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) serving 4,037 students in Rhode Island.
The average tuition cost is $30,528, which is higher than the Rhode Island private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,365.
20% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Jewish).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island include The Grace School, Gordon School, and The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island (2026-27)

Community Preparatory School Photo
Community Preparatory School
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
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Ocean State Montessori School Photo
Ocean State Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
(8)
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Map of Gordon School
Gordon School
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 22
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
(7)
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The Grace School Photo
The Grace School
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
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Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
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Lincoln School Photo
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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Moses Brown School Photo
Moses Brown School
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
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Providence Country Day School Photo
Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
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Quest Montessori School Photo
Quest Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1150 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-3222
(10)
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Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo
Rocky Hill Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 25
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
(15)
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St. Andrew's School Photo
St. Andrew's School
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
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Wheeler School Photo
Wheeler School
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 46
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
(2)
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Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Jewish
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
(3)
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Sophia Academy Photo
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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The Wolf School Photo
The Wolf School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
215 Ferris Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 432-9940
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island include The Grace School, Gordon School, and The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are located in Rhode Island?
15 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition cost is $30,528, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $16,365.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
20% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Jewish).
15
Private Schools
4,037
Students
$30,528
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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