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Cumberland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 433 students in Cumberland, RI, 6% of all K-12 students in Cumberland, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
50% of private schools in Cumberland, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cumberland Private Schools (2026-27)

Mercymount Country Day School Photo
Mercymount Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
(1)
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Map of Four Corners Ymca Early Learning Center
Four Corners Ymca Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
160 Bear Hill Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6402
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Cumberland, RI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
433
Students
$10,050
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cumberland)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
433 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
4%
28%
0.25
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
<1%
6%
# White Students
423 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
86%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
11%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,050
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
43%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland, RI is Mercymount Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland?
2 private schools are located in Cumberland.
What percentage of students in Cumberland go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Cumberland are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland?
50% of private schools in Cumberland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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