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Largest Rhode Island Private Elementary Schools

Name: Rhode Island Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Rhode Island has 188 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Rhode Island is La Salle Academy, with 1,417 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 91
Top 20 Range (Students): 244–1,417
RI School Avg.: 188
National School Avg.: 197

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 91
Top 20 Range (Students): 244–1,417
RI School Avg.: 188
National School Avg.: 197

Rhode Island Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-6.6%) (-13 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Rhode Island (RI) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	185	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2024	192	183	▲ +3	▲ +1.7%
2023	193	180	▼ -8	▼ -4.3%
2022	205	188	▲ +5	▲ +2.7%
2021	201	183	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2020	188	181	▼ -2	▼ -1.1%
2019	193	183	▼ -4	▼ -2.1%
2018	190	187	▼ -14	▼ -7.0%
2017	199	201	▲ +3	▲ +1.5%
2016	196	198	▼ -1	▼ -0.5%
2015	183	199	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Rhode Island (students range: 244–1,417, avg 188)

School Size Range: 190 1,417 Avg. School Size: 353

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private elementary schools student size?

The Rhode Island average private elementary schools student size is 188 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Rhode Island?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Rhode Island include La Salle Academy, Wheeler School and Moses Brown School.

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