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East Providence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,008 students in East Providence, RI, 23% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked East Providence Private Schools (2026-27)

Ocean State Montessori School Photo
Ocean State Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
(8)
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Gordon School
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 22
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
(7)
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Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
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Providence Country Day School Photo
Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
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East Providence, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

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Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
(4)
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East Providence, RI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,008
Students
$25,100
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Providence)
This State (RI)
# Schools
4 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
1,008 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
25%
28%
0.64
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
54 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
485 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
44%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
440 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
40%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
152 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,100
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$9,473
Average Endowment Size
$7.38 million
$33.8 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in East Providence, RI?
The top ranked private schools in East Providence, RI include Gordon School, Providence Country Day School, and The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day.
How many private schools are located in East Providence?
4 private schools are located in East Providence.
What percentage of students in East Providence go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).

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