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Wakefield Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 60%.
50% of private high schools in Wakefield, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
451
Students
-32.9% (-221 students) 10-yr
$15,350
Avg. Tuition
+32.3% (+$3,750) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
2%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wakefield)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
46 Schools
# Students
451 Students
9,283 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025226191253
2024226190245
2023226191247
2022400206257
2021224195249
2020224194235
2019336192242
2018336198238
2017336208246
2016336204241
2015336224220
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% Students of Color
2%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20252%27%32%
20242%24%31%
20232%27%31%
20222%26%30%
20212%28%30%
20202%24%29%
20192%26%29%
20182%25%28%
20172%23%30%
20162%23%30%
20152%22%30%
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0.07
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.070.480.61
20240.070.480.60
20230.070.500.60
20220.040.460.58
20210.040.470.57
20200.040.470.57
20190.250.470.56
20180.250.480.55
20170.250.470.54
20160.250.470.54
20150.250.480.53
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
28 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
378 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
660 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%9%9%
20241%9%9%
20231%8%8%
20221%7%8%
20211%8%8%
20201%9%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
506 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%6%8%
20241%6%8%
20231%6%8%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%7%8%
20181%6%8%
20171%6%8%
20161%6%8%
20151%7%9%
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# White Students
570 Students
6,016 Students
% White Students
97%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202597%71%59%
202497%71%60%
202397%70%60%
202298%72%62%
202198%72%63%
202098%72%64%
201986%72%64%
201886%71%65%
201786%72%66%
201686%72%66%
201586%71%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
7 Students
886 Students
% of Others Students
1%
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20251%9%17%
20241%8%15%
20231%10%16%
201913%8%14%
201813%9%13%
201713%9%14%
201613%9%13%
201513%10%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
1,152 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20259:18:110:1
20249:18:110:1
20239:18:110:1
202210:18:110:1
20219:18:110:1
20209:18:110:1
201910:18:110:1
201810:18:110:1
201710:19:110:1
201610:19:110:1
201510:19:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
62%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202570%62%57%
202470%62%57%
202370%61%57%
202270%59%56%
202170%59%56%
202070%59%56%
201970%62%55%
201870%60%55%
201770%59%55%
201670%59%54%
201570%57%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025181414
2024181314
2023181314
2022181314
2021181414
2020181414
2019191414
2018191314
2017191214
2016191314
2015191414
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202551413
202451412
202351412
202251412
202151412
202051412
201961411
201861311
201761311
201561110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,350
$34,213

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$15,350$34,245$17,997
2024$15,350$36,835$17,011
2023$15,350$27,082$16,191
2022$15,350$28,048$15,821
2021$15,350$26,663$15,331
2020$15,350$27,990$15,046
2019$11,600$24,134$14,791
2018$11,600$22,851$14,527
2017$11,600$22,167$14,161
2016$11,600$21,357$13,713
2015$11,600$21,263$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
50%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWakefield, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202538%49%38%
202438%49%37%
202338%44%36%
202238%44%36%
202138%44%36%
202038%43%35%
201923%42%34%
201823%42%33%
201723%41%32%
201623%40%31%
201523%40%30%
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Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
60%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
37 extracurriculars
26 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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