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Best Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,368 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School, Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart, and Mount St. Charles Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,368

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,368

Top Ranked Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
Bishop Hendricken High School
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
Blue Ribbon year: 1998
All-boys (Catholic)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
(11)
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Mercymount Country Day School Photo
Mercymount Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Catholic
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
(1)
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Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)
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St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
755 Central Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 723-9463
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Map of Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Gr: NS-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2026
Catholic
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
(3)
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Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
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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
Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 2003
Catholic
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School, Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart, and Mount St. Charles Academy.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Rhode Island?
7 blue ribbon private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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