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Riverside Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 713 students in Riverside, RI, 35% of all K-12 students in Riverside, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
50% of private schools in Riverside, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Riverside Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bradley School-east Providence
Bradley School-east Providence
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Special Education School
1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 432-1169
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St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
St. Mary Academy – Bay View
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
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Riverside, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Brendan School
St. Brendan School
Gr: K-8 | 199 students
Catholic
55 Turner Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-1290
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Riverside, RI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
713
Students
$11,350
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Riverside)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
713 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
31%
28%
0.49
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
35 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
13%
6%
# White Students
194 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
69%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,032
$9,473
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
33 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
21 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Riverside, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Riverside, RI include St. Mary Academy – Bay View and Bradley School-east Providence.
How many private schools are located in Riverside?
2 private schools are located in Riverside.
What percentage of students in Riverside go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Riverside are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside?
50% of private schools in Riverside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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