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Wakefield Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 423 students in Wakefield, RI.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private elementary schools in Wakefield, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Wakefield Private Elementary 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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Map of Bradley School-south
Bradley School-south
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
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Wakefield, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception Academy
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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
423
Students
-0.9% (-4 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
-41.8% (-$5,750) 6-yr
6%
Students of Color
-14.3% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wakefield)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
95 Schools
# Students
423 Students
17,160 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025212185199
2024212183192
2023206180193
2022361188205
2021305183201
2020260181188
2019141183193
2017427201199
2016427198196
2015427199183
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% Students of Color
6%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20256%28%33%
20246%26%32%
20236%24%32%
20224%25%32%
20213%25%31%
20203%23%31%
20177%25%31%
20167%25%31%
20157%24%31%
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0.51
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.510.570.64
20240.510.570.64
20230.510.520.63
20220.480.480.62
20210.510.480.62
20200.530.490.62
20190.140.480.61
20180.080.490.60
20170.260.490.59
20160.260.480.59
20150.260.490.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
33 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
502 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20192%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,502 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%9%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%7%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,082 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%7%8%
20241%7%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
20171%6%7%
20161%6%8%
20151%6%8%
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# White Students
163 Students
10,219 Students
% White Students
39%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202539%62%55%
202439%62%55%
202340%67%55%
202234%70%57%
202140%70%57%
202047%70%58%
201993%71%59%
201896%70%59%
201785%70%61%
201685%70%61%
201585%70%61%
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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
250 Students
3,049 Students
% of Others Students
59%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202559%18%22%
202459%18%22%
202358%15%22%
202263%12%22%
202157%12%20%
202050%11%19%
20192%12%20%
201711%12%19%
201611%12%18%
201511%13%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
1,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202516:110:111:1
202416:110:111:1
202316:110:111:1
202220:110:111:1
202122:110:111:1
202019:110:111:1
201910:110:111:1
201714:111:111:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20255%56%54%
20245%55%54%
20235%56%53%
20225%55%53%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$19,520

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$8,000$20,869$14,043
2024$8,000$15,819$12,357
2023$8,000$13,644$11,693
2022$8,000$13,776$11,199
2021$7,675$13,125$10,824
2020$7,475$13,626$10,496
2019$13,750$12,920$10,300
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202592%80%81%
202492%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Wakefield, RI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wakefield, RI is Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wakefield?
2 private elementary schools are located in Wakefield.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wakefield?
50% of private elementary schools in Wakefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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