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Rhode Island Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 catholic private preschools serving 6,667 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Rhode Island.

The catholic private preschools in Rhode Island include Holy Ghost School, St. Joseph School, and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.

The average tuition cost is $6,863, which is lower than the Rhode Island private preschool average tuition cost of $14,941.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 30
# Students Served: 6,667

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 30
# Students Served: 6,667

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Rhode Island?

The catholic private preschools in Rhode Island include Holy Ghost School, St. Joseph School, and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Rhode Island?

30 catholic private preschools are located in Rhode Island.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Rhode Island?

The average tuition cost is $6,863, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $14,941.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island catholic private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.

Rhode Island Catholic Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

6,667

Students

$6,863

Avg. Tuition

27%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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