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Rhode Island Special Education Private Elementary Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 special education private elementary schools serving 1,077 students in Rhode Island.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.

Top schools: The special education private elementary schools in Rhode Island include Bradley School-east Providence and Bradley School - Westerly Site.

Share of the state: These schools make up 21% of the 94 private schools in Rhode Island and 6% of its 17,095 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 1,077

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 20
# Students Served: 1,077

Rhode Island Special Education Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

1,077

Students

$55,000

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

30%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in Rhode Island?

The special education private elementary schools in Rhode Island include Bradley School-east Providence and Bradley School - Westerly Site.

How many special education private elementary schools are located in Rhode Island?

20 special education private elementary schools are located in Rhode Island.

How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island special education private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 27%.

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