For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 7 students in Smithfield, RI (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,348 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Smithfield, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
Private Schools in Smithfield, RI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Breezy Knoll Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
311 Stillwater Rd
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 232-7177
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 232-7177
Gr: K | 7 students
Smithfield, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Stork's Nest Child Academy - Smithfield (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
440 George Washington Hwy
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 233-2500
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 233-2500
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Overview
This Town (Smithfield)
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
7 Students
22,446 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
2,242 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
41 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
631 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,340 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
7 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
100%
56%
# 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
n/a
5,959 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Smithfield, RI?
1 private schools are located in Smithfield, RI.
What percentage of students in Smithfield go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Smithfield are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
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