The average private preschool in Rhode Island has 139 students (2025-26).
The largest private preschool in Rhode Island is Wheeler School, with 796 students.
School Size Range: 174
796
Avg. School Size: 303
Largest Rhode Island Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #22.
Moses Brown School![Moses Brown School Photo]( "Moses Brown School Photo")
(Friends)
Students: 753
Grades: NS-12
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Rank: #33.
Precious Angels Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
Students: 718
Grades: PK-K
20 Jefferson Park Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(140) 178-0888
Warwick, RI 02888
(140) 178-0888
Rank: #44.
Students: 452
Grades: NS-8
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Rank: #55.
St. Mary Academy – Bay View![St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo]( "St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Students: 432
Grades: NS-12
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Rank: #66.
Gordon School
(7)
Students: 398
Grades: PK-8
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
Rank: #77.
Students: 389
Grades: PK-12
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Rank: #88.
Lincoln School![Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.]( "Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.")
All-girls (Friends)
Students: 378
Grades: PK-12
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Rank: #99.
Students: 372
Grades: PK-8
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Rank: #1010.
Students: 358
Grades: NS-8
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Rank: #1111.
Students: 346
Grades: NS-8
235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Students: 271
Grades: PK-8
55 4th Ave
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1618
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1618
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Students: 271
Grades: NS-12
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
Rank: #1414.
St. Kevin School
(Catholic)
Students: 270
Grades: PK-8
39 Cathedral Rd
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
Rank: #1515.
Students: 257
Grades: PK-8
140 Woodhaven Rd
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1414
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1414
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Good Shepherd Catholic School![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Our Pre-K 3 and 4 Year Old Program students enjoy entertaining at their year-end celebration]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Our Pre-K 3 and 4 Year Old Program students enjoy entertaining at their year-end celebration")
(Catholic)
Students: 240
Grades: PK-8
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Holy Ghost School
(Catholic)
Students: 240
Grades: PK-8
35 Swiss Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4455
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4455
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Students: 240
Grades: PK-8
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Rank: #1919.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Students: 234
Grades: PK-8
850 Wakefield St
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-3450
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-3450
Rank: #2020.
Students: 225
Grades: NS-8
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
Rank: #2121.
Students: 221
Grades: PK-8
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Rank: #2222.
Students: 219
Grades: PK-8
200 Brentwood Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-6937
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-6937
Rank: #2323.
Students: 215
Grades: PK-5
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-8127
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-8127
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Students: 209
Grades: PK-8
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Students: 209
Grades: PK-8
475 School St
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 884-3600
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 884-3600
Rank: #2626.
St. Philip School![St. Philip School Photo - Our "Buddy" program...a treasured tradition at SPS, where our Middle School leaders are partnered with Lower School students and grow together throughout their years at Saint Philip.]( "St. Philip School Photo - Our \"Buddy\" program...a treasured tradition at SPS, where our Middle School leaders are partnered with Lower School students and grow together throughout their years at Saint Philip.")
(Catholic)
Students: 204
Grades: NS-8
618 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
Rank: #2727.
C.h.i.l.d., Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Students: 200
Grades: PK-K
160 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-0403
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-0403
Rank: #2828.
Students: 197
Grades: NS-8
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Rank: #2929.
Students: 193
Grades: PK-8
343 S Main St
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 821-3756
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 821-3756
Rank: #3030.
Students: 191
Grades: PK-8
120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Rank: #3131.
French-american School Of Rhode Island
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 190
Grades: PK-8
75 John Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 274-3325
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
Students: 183
Grades: PK-8
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Margaret School
(Catholic)
Students: 183
Grades: PK-8
42 Bishop Ave
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 434-2338
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 434-2338
Rank: #3434.
Students: 182
Grades: PK-8
931 Atwood Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 944-2993
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 944-2993
Rank: #3535.
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
Students: 174
Grades: PK-8
85 Chester Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-4107
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-4107
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average private preschools student size?
The Rhode Island average private preschools student size is 139 for 2025-26.
What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private preschools in Rhode Island include Wheeler School, Moses Brown School and Precious Angels Child Care Center.
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