For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools offering dance as an interscholastic sport serving 805 students in Rhode Island.
The top-ranked offering dance sport private schools in Rhode Island include Portsmouth Abbey School and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
The average acceptance rate is 31%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
67% of private schools offering dance sport in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Private Schools Offering Dance Sport in Rhode Island (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Portsmouth Abbey School ![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]()

(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Academy – Bay View ![St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo]()

All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Johnston Child Care Center ![Johnston Child Care Center Photo Johnston Child Care Center Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
87 Putnam Pike
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-3360
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-3360
Gr: NS | 36 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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