Best Rhode Island Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 59 religiously affiliated private schools serving 13,307 students in Rhode Island (35% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $13,460, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $16,415.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (71% of schools), Christian (8% of schools) and Jewish (5% of schools).

St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of campus from the northwest.

Barrington Christian Academy Photo - Middle School students are ready for another amazing year!

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.

Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo - At the Jewish Community Day School of RI, our students are connected. We celebrate the individuality of every child within a joyful learning community.

St. Philip School Photo - Our "Buddy" program...a treasured tradition at SPS, where our Middle School leaders are partnered with Lower School students and grow together throughout their years at Saint Philip.

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

Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School Photo - Located in Wakefield, Rhode Island, Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke School is a Catholic co-educational school with students enrolled from 18 months through grade 8. As a Diocesan regional school, MCS welcomes students from parishes throughout Southern Rhode Island, and offers bus transportation throughout the region for students in grades K-8. Students of all faiths are welcome to apply.

The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.

Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2023-24)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Assembly of God

62%

Baptist

14%

Catholic

10,477

22%

Christian

433

16%

Episcopal

608

28%

Friends

1,158

17%

Islamic

123

54%

Jewish

304

Pentecostal

17%

Seventh Day Adventist

96%

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