For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,941 students in 02906, RI (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,887 public students). 61% of all K-12 students in 02906, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 02906, RI include Moses Brown School, Wheeler School, and Lincoln School.
The average acceptance rate is 36%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
Top Ranked 02906 Rhode Island Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Wayland Avenue, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 248-7111
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 248-7111
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Lincoln School![Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence. 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
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 Moses Brown School Photo]()

(Friends)
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Gr: NS-12 | 752 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center![Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center Photo Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
150 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-5460
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
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-8443
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Tuition listed
French-american School Of Rhode Island
Special Program Emphasis
75 John Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 9
The Groden Center
Special Education School
86 Mount Hope Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-6310
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students
401 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 861-8800
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
518 Lloyd Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-6120
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Mt. Hope Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
421 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-7252
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 521-7252
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Nafi Ri Network Alternatives
Special Education School
350 Duncan Dr
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 453-4740
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 453-4740
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Providence Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
02906, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Name Of Jesus School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
55 Locust Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-0333
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 351-0333
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
The Providence Center School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
520 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 276-4531
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 276-4531
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 02906, RI?
The top ranked private schools in 02906, RI include Moses Brown School, Wheeler School, and Lincoln School.
How many private schools are located in 02906?
15 private schools are located in 02906.
How diverse are private schools in 02906?
02906 private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in 02906 go to private school?
61% of all K-12 students in 02906 are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
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