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Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 6,568 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island include Portsmouth Abbey School, St. George's School, and Providence Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $34,257, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $19,241.
41% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island (2026-27)

Community Preparatory School Photo
Community Preparatory School
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
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Gordon School
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 22
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
(7)
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Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
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Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Jewish
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
(3)
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Map of La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,417 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
612 Academy Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 351-7750
(1)
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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 Photo
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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The Pennfield School
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
(1)
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Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Portsmouth Abbey School
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
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Providence Country Day School Photo
Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
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St. Andrew's School Photo
St. Andrew's School
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
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St. George's School Photo
St. George's School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
(2)
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St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
St. Mary Academy – Bay View
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
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St. Michaels Country Day School Photo
St. Michaels Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
(1)
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School One Photo
School One
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
(2)
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Wheeler School Photo
Wheeler School
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 46
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
(2)
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Map of French-american School Of Rhode Island
French-american School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
75 John Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island include Portsmouth Abbey School, St. George's School, and Providence Country Day School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Rhode Island?
17 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition cost is $34,257, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $19,241.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
41% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
17
Private Schools
6,568
Students
$34,257
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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