Quest Montessori School Photo - An authentic, accredited Montessori school for children 18 months - 8th grade.

Best Narragansett Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 174 students in Narragansett, RI (there are 3 public schools, serving 966 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Narragansett, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Narragansett, RI is Quest Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
33% of private schools in Narragansett, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Narragansett Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Quest Montessori School
Quest Montessori School Photo - Toddlers visit the community greenhouse to choose plants for their classrooms spring garden.
Montessori School
(10)
1150 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-3222
Gr: NS-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middlebridge School
Middlebridge School Photo
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students

Overview

This Town (Narragansett)
This State (RI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
174 Students
22,502 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
2,251 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,900
$22,224
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,460
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
63 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,341 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
69 Students
12,231 Students
% White Students
65%
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
15 Students
5,959 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Narragansett, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in Narragansett, RI is Quest Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Narragansett?
3 private schools are located in Narragansett.
What percentage of students in Narragansett go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Narragansett are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Narragansett?
33% of private schools in Narragansett are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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