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Pawtucket Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,094 students in Pawtucket, RI, 11% of all K-12 students in Pawtucket, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private schools in Pawtucket, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,094
  • Average Tuition: $8,915
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Pawtucket, RI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,094
  • Average Tuition: $8,915
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 55%
  • View Pawtucket, RI School Trends

Top Ranked Pawtucket Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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. 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 Darlington Early Childhood Center
Darlington Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
680 Newport Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 725-6240
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Map of Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
25 Thornley Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-7000
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Map of Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
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Map of Tides School
Tides School
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
167 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
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Map of Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513
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Pawtucket, RI Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,094
Students
$8,915
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawtucket)
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
1,094 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
55%
28%
0.74
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
8%
# Black Students
120 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
303 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
28%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
369 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,915
$19,241
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,473
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Pawtucket, RI include St. Cecilia School, St. Raphael Academy, and St. Teresa School.
How many private schools are located in Pawtucket?
7 private schools are located in Pawtucket.
How diverse are private schools in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket private schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Pawtucket go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Pawtucket are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pawtucket?
43% of private schools in Pawtucket are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?

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