For the 2025-26 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 Mount St. Charles Academy and Bishop Hendricken High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 63%.
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.
Top Ranked Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 52 Blue Ribbon year: 1998 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
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 Mount St. Charles Academy and Bishop Hendricken High School.
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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