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Best Rhode Island Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 3,053 students in Rhode Island. You can also find more schools membership associations in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island include Our Lady Of Mercy School, La Salle Academy, and The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
60% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island (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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Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
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Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Jewish
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
(3)
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Map of La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,417 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
612 Academy Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 351-7750
(1)
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Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)
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Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
55 4th Ave
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1618
(7)
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Map of Little Friends Academy
Little Friends Academy
Gr: K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
297 Cowesett Ave
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-3200
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Montessori Centre Of Barrington Photo
Montessori Centre Of Barrington
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
303 Sowams Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 245-4754
(1)
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Map of Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Assembly of God
2119 Hartford Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0208
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Map of West Bay Christian Academy Elementary
West Bay Christian Academy Elementary
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
475 School St
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 884-3600
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island include Our Lady Of Mercy School, La Salle Academy, and The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Rhode Island?
10 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Rhode Island.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
60% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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Private Schools
3,053
Students
$23,087
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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