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Best Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges serving 5,057 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island include St. Cecilia School, St. Raphael Academy, and Lincoln School.
The average tuition cost is $17,806, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,295.
80% of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island (2026)

Barrington Christian Academy Photo
Barrington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
(5)
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Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
Bishop Hendricken High School
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
All-boys (Catholic)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
(11)
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Bishop McVinney School Photo
Bishop McVinney School
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
(1)
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Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
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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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Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School Photo
Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
(10)
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The Prout School Photo
The Prout School
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
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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. 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 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. 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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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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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 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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Islamic School Of Rhode Island Photo
Islamic School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Islamic
840 Providence St
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-8700
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Middlebridge School
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 11
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
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St. Luke's Photo
St. Luke's
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
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St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
(1)
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St. Philip School Photo
St. Philip School
Gr: NS-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
618 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island include St. Cecilia School, St. Raphael Academy, and Lincoln School.
How many private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges are located in Rhode Island?
20 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition cost is $17,806, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,295.
How diverse are private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
80% of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
5,057
Students
$17,806
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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