Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,123 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Rhode Island include Bishop Hendricken High School and Mount St. Charles Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 64%.
100% of blue ribbon private high 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 1,123

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 1,123

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

Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
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)
Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Rhode Island include Bishop Hendricken High School and Mount St. Charles Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Rhode Island?
2 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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