Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.

Best Providence Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 46 private schools serving 7,629 students in Providence, RI (there are 68 public schools, serving 29,115 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Providence, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Providence, RI include Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, The Henry Barnard Laboratory School, and Wheeler School.
The average tuition cost is $22,025, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,354.
33% of private schools in Providence, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Providence Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 521-9696
Gr: 4-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop McVinney School
Bishop McVinney School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
179 Wayland Avenue, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 248-7111
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Federal Hill House Early Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
9 Courtland St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4722
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
The Grace School
The Grace School Photo - The Grace School is a private K-8 school located in Providence, RI. This is a place of academic excellence, where highly trained, dedicated educators inspire creativity, nurture gifts, and encourage perseverance in every child.
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-8127
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Ghost School
(Catholic)
35 Swiss Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4455
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Salle Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
612 Academy Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 351-7750
Gr: 6-12 | 1,417 student Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Lincoln School
Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.
All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Moses Brown School
Moses Brown School Photo
(Friends)
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
(1)
635 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-1213
Gr: K-8 | 248 students
St. Patrick Academy
(Catholic)
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
1789 Broad St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 941-2030
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
St. Pius V School
St. Pius V School Photo - Saint Pius V School was founded in 1929 in the Dominican Tradition. Four Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia still administer and teach in the school. The Dominican friars of the Province of Saint Joseph serve Saint Pius V Parish.
(Catholic)
(3)
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Acceptance rate listed
School One
School One Photo
(2)
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Wheeler School
Wheeler School Photo
(2)
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Photo - Jumpstart program is held at Beautiful Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Bradley School Providence
Special Program Emphasis
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 454-0312
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
150 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-5460
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Child's Play
Daycare / Preschool
296 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-8443
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Tuition listed
The Childrens Workshop
Daycare / Preschool
15 Clarkson St
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 383-9958
Gr: K | 27 students
Cite School Inc
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Dr Pat Feinstein Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
80 Washington St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 277-5264
Gr: K | 26 students
Elmwood Community School
Special Education School
801 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8440
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
French-american School Of Rhode Island
Special Program Emphasis
75 John Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 9
The Groden Center
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students
High Road School Of Providence
Special Education School
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Jewish Community Center Of R.i
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(3)
401 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Jo-ann Caffey Mcdowell Elc At John Hope
Daycare / Preschool
7 Thomas P Whitten Way
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-6993
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori Childrens House Photo - We are located on the East Side of Providence, between Cole Avenue and Blackstone Boulevard. Contact us for a tour today!
Montessori School
(3)
518 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Mount Pleasant Academy
Mount Pleasant Academy Photo
Special Education School
1246 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 521-4335
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students
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Providence, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
156 Shaw Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 461-1660
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
55 Locust Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-0333
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
520 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 276-4531
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
315 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 944-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-5250
Gr: K-8 | 142 students

Overview

This Town (Providence)
This State (RI)
# Schools
46 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,629 Students
22,705 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
797 Teachers
2,253 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,025
$22,354
Average Summer Program Cost
$165
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,992
$9,460
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$34 million
$48.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
18 Students
63 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
248 Students
635 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
922 Students
1,855 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
710 Students
1,341 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
4,162 Students
12,231 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,364 Students
5,982 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Providence, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in Providence, RI include Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, The Henry Barnard Laboratory School, and Wheeler School.
How many private schools are located in Providence?
46 private schools are located in Providence.
How much do private schools cost in Providence?
The average tuition cost is $22,025, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $22,354.
How diverse are private schools in Providence?
Providence private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Providence go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Providence?
33% of private schools in Providence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Providence are often viewed compared to one another?

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