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Riverside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Riverside Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
713
Students
-55.0% (-873 students) 10-yr
$11,350
Avg. Tuition
+5.1% (+$550) 6-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
+55.0% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Riverside)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
713 Students
22,887 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025357140179
2024357137172
2023357136174
2022357138185
2021357134180
2020357130171
2019391132175
2018694134172
2017694139180
2016694139178
2015529142167
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% Students of Color
31%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202531%29%34%
202431%27%34%
202331%26%33%
202231%27%33%
202131%27%32%
202031%26%32%
201931%26%31%
201831%25%31%
201731%26%32%
201631%26%32%
201520%25%32%
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0.49
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.490.620.65
20240.490.610.65
20230.490.590.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.490.570.64
20200.490.570.64
20190.490.550.63
20180.490.560.63
20170.490.550.61
20160.490.550.61
20150.380.550.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
45 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202516%8%9%
202416%8%9%
202316%7%9%
202216%7%8%
202116%8%9%
202016%8%9%
201916%8%8%
201816%7%8%
201716%7%8%
201616%7%8%
201510%7%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
13%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202512%6%7%
202412%6%7%
202312%6%8%
202212%5%7%
202112%5%7%
202012%6%8%
201912%6%7%
201812%6%7%
201712%6%7%
201612%6%7%
20158%6%8%
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# White Students
194 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
69%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202569%55%52%
202469%56%52%
202369%59%52%
202269%62%54%
202169%62%54%
202069%62%54%
201969%63%56%
201869%63%56%
201769%64%58%
201669%64%58%
201578%63%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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 Student
6,062 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
2,245 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
20237:110:111:1
20227:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20197:110:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181615
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025161413
2024161412
2023161411
2022161411
2021161411
2020161411
2019181411
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$22,295

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$11,350$22,395$15,012
2024$11,350$19,758$13,254
2023$11,350$16,254$12,626
2022$11,350$16,253$12,187
2021$11,350$15,756$11,800
2020$11,350$15,918$11,512
2019$10,800$14,983$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
46%
43%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202546%42%34%
202446%42%34%
202346%39%34%
202246%39%33%
202146%40%33%
202046%39%32%
201947%38%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,032
$9,460

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearRiverside, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$6,032$9,460$7,073
2024$6,032$9,400$6,930
2023$6,032$9,243$6,469
2022$6,032$9,845$6,289
2021$6,032$9,845$6,055
2020$6,032$9,224$5,921
2019$5,900$8,803$5,795
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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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