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Barrington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 690 students in Barrington, RI, 17% of all K-12 students in Barrington, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private schools in Barrington, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 690
  • Average Tuition: $22,017
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Barrington, RI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 690
  • Average Tuition: $22,017
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Barrington, RI School Trends

Top Ranked Barrington Private Schools (2026-27)

Barrington Christian Academy Photo
Barrington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
(5)
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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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Montessori Centre Of Barrington Photo
Montessori Centre Of Barrington
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
303 Sowams Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 245-4754
(1)
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Map of Red Brick Nursery School
Red Brick Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Middle Hwy
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-2342
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St. Luke's Photo
St. Luke's
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
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Barrington, RI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
690
Students
$22,017
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Barrington)
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
690 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
22%
28%
0.55
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
26 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
478 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
64%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
147 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1205
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,017
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,485
$9,473
Average Endowment Size
$20.2 million
$33.8 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barrington, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Barrington, RI is St. Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Barrington?
5 private schools are located in Barrington.
How diverse are private schools in Barrington?
Barrington private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Barrington go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Barrington are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barrington?
40% of private schools in Barrington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Barrington include: Red Brick Nursery School vs. St. Luke's

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