For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,070 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School and St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools 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 Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
356 students
Year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
452 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island include Mercymount Country Day School and St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Rhode Island?
4 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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