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Woonsocket Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,127 students in Woonsocket, RI, 15% of all K-12 students in Woonsocket, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
57% of private schools in Woonsocket, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Woonsocket Private Schools (2026-27)

Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
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Map of Mount St. Charles Academy
Mount St. Charles Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
800 Logee St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-0310
(3)
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YWCA Rhode Island
Gr: NS-6
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
514 Blackstone Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 769-7450
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Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
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Hamlet Learning Center
Gr: K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
73 Hamlet Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 766-7203
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Map of Hillside Alternative Program
Hillside Alternative Program
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
141 Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-0769
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Msgr Gadoury Primary School
Gr: PK-2 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1371 Park Ave
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-5902
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Woonsocket, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

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The Arc Of Northern R I
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Special Education School
80 Fabien Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6087
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Our Lady Of Victories Catholic Regional School
Gr: K-3 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
148 Spring Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-5904
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Woonsocket, RI Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,127
Students
$6,108
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Woonsocket)
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
1,127 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
10%
28%
0.36
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
41 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
27 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
949 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
79%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
163 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
94 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,108
$19,241
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$9,473
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Woonsocket, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Woonsocket, RI include Mount St. Charles Academy, Good Shepherd Catholic School, and YWCA Rhode Island.
How many private schools are located in Woonsocket?
7 private schools are located in Woonsocket.
How diverse are private schools in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Woonsocket go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Woonsocket are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Woonsocket?
57% of private schools in Woonsocket are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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