For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,072 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 80%.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo")
(Catholic)
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
St. Luke's![St. Luke's Photo]( "St. Luke's Photo")
(Catholic)
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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