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Best Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 8,352 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island include Our Lady Of Mercy School, St. Cecilia School, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School.
The average tuition cost is $9,390, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,295.
97% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island (2026)

Map of Holy Ghost School
Holy Ghost School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Catholic
35 Swiss Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4455
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
(1)
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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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Mercymount Country Day School Photo
Mercymount Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
(1)
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Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)
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Our Lady Of Mercy School Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
55 4th Ave
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1618
(7)
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Map of St. Augustine School
St. Augustine School
Gr: K-8 | 248 students
Catholic
635 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-1213
(1)
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Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
755 Central Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 723-9463
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Catholic
850 Wakefield St
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-3450
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Map of St. Kevin School
St. Kevin School
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
39 Cathedral Rd
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
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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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Map of St. Patrick Academy
St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
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Map of St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
(3)
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St. Pius V School Photo
St. Pius V School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
(3)
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St. Raphael Academy Photo
St. Raphael Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
(4)
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima School
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Catholic
200 Brentwood Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-6937
(1)
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Map of St. Teresa School
St. Teresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
140 Woodhaven Rd
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1414
(1)
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Map of St. Thomas Regional School
St. Thomas Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
15 Edendale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 351-0403
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Father John V. Doyle School Photo
Father John V. Doyle School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
343 S Main St
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 821-3756
(4)
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Map of Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System
Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island include Our Lady Of Mercy School, St. Cecilia School, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Rhode Island?
30 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition cost is $9,390, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,295.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
97% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
30
Private Schools
8,352
Students
$9,390
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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