Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo - The Harkness Method provides an energizing platform for debate, discussion, listening and collaboration. It guarantees students a front row seat for participating and learning in every class. Students get the benefit of this student-centered style of teaching beginning in the 6th grade

Best Rhode Island Private High Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) serving 2,748 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island include Wheeler School, Rocky Hill Country Day School, and Lincoln School.
The average acceptance rate is 52%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 63%.
29% of private high schools belonging to Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 | 394 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rocky Hill Country Day School
Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo - Hands-on learning is key to everything we do. Small classes allow students to have access to teachers, peers, and resources to promote learning and foster a sense of confidence and engagement in their every day activities.
(15)
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
Middlebridge School
Middlebridge School Photo
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed

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