Rhode Island Catholic Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 catholic private high schools serving 4,271 students in Rhode Island.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 64%.
Top schools: The top ranked catholic private high schools in Rhode Island include St. Raphael Academy, St. Mary Academy – Bay View, and La Salle Academy.
Share of the state: These schools make up 20% of the 46 private schools in Rhode Island and 46% of its 9,295 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,271

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 4,271

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Rhode Island (2026-27)

Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
All-boys (Catholic)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
(11)
Map of La Salle Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,417 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
612 Academy Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 351-7750
(1)
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)
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
The Prout School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Map of St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
St. Raphael Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
(4)
Map of Ocean Tides School
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Rhode Island include St. Raphael Academy, St. Mary Academy – Bay View, and La Salle Academy.
How many catholic private high schools are located in Rhode Island?
9 catholic private high schools are located in Rhode Island.
How diverse are catholic private high schools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island catholic private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 26%.

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