Best Providence County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private high schools serving 6,456 students in Providence County, RI.
The average tuition cost is $25,418, which is lower than the Rhode Island private high school average tuition cost of $34,213.
34% of private high schools in Providence County, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 6,456
  • Average Tuition: $25,418
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
  • Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Providence County, RI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 6,456
  • Average Tuition: $25,418
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
  • Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Providence County, RI School Trends

Top Ranked Providence County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bradley School-east Providence
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Special Education School
1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 432-1169
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 La Salle Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,417 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
612 Academy Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 351-7750
(1)
Lincoln School Photo
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
Moses Brown School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)
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)
St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Map of St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
St. Raphael Academy Photo
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)
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 Bradley School Providence
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
Specialized Curriculum
130 Broadway
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 606-4100
Map of Cite School Inc
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
15 Bough St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 351-0610
Map of Elmwood Community School
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students
Special Education School
801 Elmwood Ave
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8440
Map of George N Hunt Campus School
Gr: 2-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
420 Fruit Hill Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 353-3900
Map of The Groden Center
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Map of Harmony Hill School
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students
All-boys | Special Education School
63 Harmony Hill Rd
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 949-0690
Map of High Road School Of Providence
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Map of Hillside Alternative Program
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
141 Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-0769
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Providence County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of The Arc Of Northern R I
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Special Education School
80 Fabien Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6087
Map of Carriage House Day Care Ltd.
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
156 Shaw Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 461-1660
Map of Green Acres Country Day School
Gr: K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
13 Hebdeen St
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 232-2710
Map of Holy Name Of Jesus School
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
55 Locust Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-0333
Map of Kid's Kingdom
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
116 Puritan Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 464-9665
Map of Our Lady Of Victories Catholic Regional School
Gr: K-3 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
148 Spring Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-5904
Map of The Providence Center School
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
520 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 276-4531
Sacred Heart School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
(4)
Map of St. Bartholomew School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Catholic
315 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 944-5662
Map of St. Brendan School
Gr: K-8 | 199 students
Catholic
55 Turner Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-1290
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Catholic
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-5250
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
167 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
Map of St. Matthew School
Gr: K-9 | 134 students
Catholic
1301 Elmwood Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 941-8954
Map of The Stork's Nest Child Academy - Smithfield
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
440 George Washington Hwy
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 233-2500
Map of Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513

Overview

Category
This State (RI)
US
# Schools
29 Schools
# Students
6,456 Students
9,283 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
748 Teachers
1,152 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1310

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,418
$34,213
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,158
$17,649
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
60%
Average Endowment Size
$18.25 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.48
# American Indian Students
19 Students
28 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
218 Students
378 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
568 Students
660 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
407 Students
506 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
4,124 Students
6,016 Students
% White Students
67%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
797 Students
886 Students
% of Others Students
13%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Providence County, RI?
The top ranked private high schools in Providence County, RI include Lincoln School, La Salle Academy, and Mount St. Charles Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Providence County?
29 private high schools are located in Providence County.
How much do private high schools cost in Providence County?
The average tuition cost is $25,418, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $34,213.
How diverse are private high schools in Providence County?
Providence County private high schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Providence County?
34% of private high schools in Providence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
Which private high schools in Providence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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