For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 957 students in East Providence, RI (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,495 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in East Providence, RI include The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, Gordon School, and Providence Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
Top-Ranked East Providence Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Gordon School
(7)
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Providence, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (East Providence)
This State (RI)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
957 Students
22,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
152 Teachers
2,251 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1310
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,100
$22,224
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,689
$9,460
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$7.38 million
$48.61 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
1,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
54 Students
1,341 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
485 Students
12,231 Students
% White Students
46%
56%
# 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
389 Students
5,908 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 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 The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, Gordon School, and Providence Country Day School.
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?
21% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
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