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Best East Providence Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 394 students in East Providence, RI.
The top-ranked private high school in East Providence, RI is Providence Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 63%.

Top-Ranked East Providence Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
660 Waterman Ave
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
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East Providence, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Purchase St
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
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
394 Students
8,857 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
1,161 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
62%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 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
$24,000
$34,200
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
50%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
63%
Average Endowment Size
$3.75 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
50 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
378 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
669 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
507 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
133 Students
6,042 Students
% White Students
34%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
212 Students
744 Students
% of Others Students
54%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in East Providence, RI?
The top-ranked private high schools in East Providence, RI is Providence Country Day School.
How many private high schools are located in East Providence?
1 private high schools are located in East Providence.

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