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Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School Top 19 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (RI)

Wakefield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 889 students in Wakefield, RI, 32% of all K-12 students in Wakefield, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
33% of private schools in Wakefield, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wakefield Private Schools (2026-27)

Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School Photo
Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
(10)
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The Prout School
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
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Bradley School-south
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
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Cane Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
281 Post Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-7210
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
20 Preservation Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0300
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Growing Children Of Ri
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
1175 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 783-1401
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Wakefield, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

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Immaculate Conception Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
All-girls (Catholic)
4780 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-6200
(1)
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Wakefield, RI Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
889
Students
$11,675
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wakefield)
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
889 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
7%
28%
0.45
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
703 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
68%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
298 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
29%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,675
$19,241
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
43%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$33.8 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wakefield, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Wakefield, RI include Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School and The Prout School.
How many private schools are located in Wakefield?
6 private schools are located in Wakefield.
How diverse are private schools in Wakefield?
Wakefield private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Wakefield go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Wakefield are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wakefield?
33% of private schools in Wakefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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