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Kingston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 137 students in Kingston, RI, 39% of all K-12 students in Kingston, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Kingston, RI (2026-27)

Map of Child Dev Center At University Of Rhode Island
Child Dev Center At University Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 874-2758
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Map of First Step At Kingston
First Step At Kingston
Gr: NS | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 W Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 782-6600
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Map of The Potter Hill School
The Potter Hill School
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students
Alternative School
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 783-2233
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Kingston, RI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
137
Students
21%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kingston)
This State (RI)
# Schools
3 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
137 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
21%
28%
0.55
0.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
51 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
37%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
77 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
56%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
8 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Kingston, RI?
3 private schools are located in Kingston, RI.
What percentage of students in Kingston go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in Kingston are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).

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