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Best Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,449 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.

The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 76%.

9% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 22

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Rhode Island?

22 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Rhode Island.

How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?

9% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Trends

Private Schools

1,449

Students

$9,808

Avg. Tuition

30%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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