Rhode Island Nonsectarian Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 92 nonsectarian private schools in Rhode Island. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Rhode Island.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Rhode Island include The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, The Croft School: Providence, and The Grace School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 92

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 92

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Rhode Island (2026-27)

Community Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Map of Bradley School - Westerly Site
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students
Special Education School
93 Tower St
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 637-4205
Map of The Croft School: Providence
Gr: K-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
179 Wayland Avenue, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 248-7111
Map of Federal Hill House Early Learning Center
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Specialized Curriculum
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Map of 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)
The Grace School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
The Pennfield School Photo
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)
Map of Precious Angels Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 718 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Jefferson Park Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(140) 178-0888
Providence Country Day School Photo
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)
Quest Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1150 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-3222
(10)
Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 25
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
(15)
St. Andrew's School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
St. Michaels Country Day School Photo
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)
School One Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
(2)
Wheeler School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 46
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
(2)
Map of YWCA Rhode Island
Gr: NS-6
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
514 Blackstone Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-7450
Map of A Childs University
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
695 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 461-1880
Map of Action Based Enterprises School
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students
Special Education School
Po Box 19038
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 767-5959
Map of Alpine Preschool/daycare
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
400 Pippin Orchard Rd
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 944-7718
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Map of Beginnings-the Children's School
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Map of The Bradley School
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Map of Bradley School Providence
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Map of Bradley School-south
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Map of Bright Horizons
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
Map of Bright Ideas Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-5460
Map of C.h.i.l.d., Inc
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
Daycare / Preschool
160 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-0403
Map of Cadence Academy Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
546 Budlong Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 228-3317
Map of Cane Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
281 Post Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-7210
Map of Charlestown Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 66 students
Daycare / Preschool
4605 Old Post Rd
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-0645
Map of Child's Play
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
296 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-8443
Map of Children's Learning Express
Gr: K-1 | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
7525 Post Rd
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 667-2575
Map of The Childrens Workshop
Gr: K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Clarkson St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 383-9958
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Rhode Island include The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, The Croft School: Providence, and The Grace School.
How many nonsectarian private schools are located in Rhode Island?
92 nonsectarian private schools are located in Rhode Island.

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