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Moses Brown School Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (RI)
Lincoln School Top 5 · Oldest Founding Date (RI)

Rhode Island Friends Private Elementary Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 friends private elementary schools serving 1,131 students in Rhode Island.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top schools: The top ranked friends private elementary schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and Moses Brown School.
Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 94 private schools in Rhode Island and 7% of its 17,095 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 1,131

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 1,131

Top Ranked Friends Private Elementary Schools in Rhode Island (2026-27)

Lincoln School Photo
Lincoln School
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
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Moses Brown School
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked friends private elementary schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked friends private elementary schools in Rhode Island include Lincoln School and Moses Brown School.
How many friends private elementary schools are located in Rhode Island?
2 friends private elementary schools are located in Rhode Island.
2
Private Schools
1,131
Students
$44,998
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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