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Wakefield Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 451 students in Wakefield, RI.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 64%.
50% of private high schools in Wakefield, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wakefield Private High Schools (2026-27)

The Prout School Photo
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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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
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Wakefield, RI Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
451
Students
$15,350
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
2%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wakefield)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
46 Schools
# Students
451 Students
9,295 Students
% Students of Color
2%
26%
0.07
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
28 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
378 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
660 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
506 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
570 Students
6,016 Students
% White Students
97%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
886 Students
% of Others Students
1%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
1,227 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
61%
Average Class Size
18 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,350
$31,261
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
50%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
64%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
37 extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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