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Cumberland Private Schools (2026-27)

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 76%.
50% of private schools in Cumberland, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
433
Students
-18.9% (-101 students) 10-yr
$10,050
Avg. Tuition
+28.0% (+$2,200) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+21.4% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cumberland)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
433 Students
22,887 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025217140179
2024216137172
2023178136174
2022178138185
2021178134180
2020178130171
2019178132175
2018206134172
2017212139180
2016158139178
2015178142167
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% Students of Color
4%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20254%29%34%
20244%27%34%
20234%26%33%
20224%27%33%
20214%27%32%
20204%26%32%
20194%26%31%
20184%25%31%
201710%26%32%
201611%26%32%
20156%25%32%
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0.25
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.250.620.65
20240.250.610.65
20230.250.590.65
20220.250.560.64
20210.250.570.64
20200.250.570.64
20190.250.550.63
20180.250.560.63
20170.250.550.61
20160.340.550.61
20150.340.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
41 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20231%7%9%
20221%7%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%8%9%
20191%8%8%
20181%7%8%
20171%7%8%
20161%7%8%
20151%7%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%6%7%
20241%6%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%6%7%
20161%6%7%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
423 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
86%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202586%55%52%
202486%56%52%
202386%59%52%
202286%62%54%
202186%62%54%
202086%62%54%
201986%63%56%
201886%63%56%
201786%64%58%
201680%64%58%
201580%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
55 Students
6,062 Students
% of Others Students
11%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202510%27%26%
202410%27%26%
202310%25%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%21%25%
202010%21%24%
201910%20%24%
201810%20%23%
201710%19%22%
201617%19%22%
201517%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,245 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202517:110:111:1
202417:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202550%56%55%
202450%55%54%
202355%56%54%
202255%54%54%
202155%56%54%
202055%55%54%
201955%56%53%
201855%55%53%
201755%55%53%
201655%52%52%
201555%49%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181615
2018181415
2017181515
2016181515
2015181615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,050
$22,295

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$10,050$22,395$15,012
2024$10,050$19,758$13,254
2023$9,500$16,254$12,626
2022$9,500$16,253$12,187
2021$9,500$15,756$11,800
2020$9,500$15,918$11,512
2019$9,500$14,983$11,293
2018$9,050$14,608$11,017
2017$8,700$13,666$10,708
2016$8,700$13,142$10,356
2015$7,850$12,831$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
43%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202515%42%34%
202415%42%34%
202315%39%34%
202215%39%33%
202115%40%33%
202015%39%32%
201915%38%31%
201810%37%30%
201710%37%30%
201610%37%29%
201510%36%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCumberland, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202580%76%81%
202480%78%85%
202395%78%85%
202295%74%85%
202195%74%85%
202095%75%85%
201995%75%85%
201895%75%85%
201795%78%85%
201695%77%85%
201595%79%85%
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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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