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Newport Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 221 students in Newport, RI, 11% of all K-12 students in Newport, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Newport Private Schools (2026-27)

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
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Newport, RI Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
221
Students
$20,950
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newport)
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
165 Schools
# Students
221 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
14%
28%
0.53
0.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
139 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
63%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
60 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
27%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,950
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$9,473
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newport, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Newport, RI is St. Michaels Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Newport?
1 private schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).

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