The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 88 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,600
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Pre-K	14
Kind	17
1	16
2	14
3	11
4	16

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Year Founded

1898

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Campus Size

31 acres

Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,600

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Tuition Notes

Grades 1-4 tuition: 18,600

Admissions Director

Melanie Parsons

Admissions Associate

Aquila Harris

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Henry Barnard School and Providence Country Day School joined together to offer an extraordinary opportunity for education in Rhode Island. The passionate and dedicated efforts of HBS parents and alumni to save the beloved school, facing closure at the end of the 2021 school year, have come to fruition. HBS will continue its 125-year legacy of exceptional early and elementary education through a historic partnership with the Providence Country Day School (PCD), an independent school in East Providence, R.I. with its own 100-year legacy educating students in middle and high school.For many years, both schools have offered cohesive, high quality, personalized, hands-on instruction, providing a solid foundation for students' success. This approach to education combined with a commitment to small class sizes and building diversity at all levels made the two schools a natural fit. The 2021-2022 school year was the beginning of the journey as united schools offering a continuous PK-12 educational experience.HBS is now located on the PCD campus in East Providence, Rhode Island.

School Motto: Play the Game

Our Lower School emphasizes a strong sense of community and teamwork. We promote innovative teaching styles and a diverse curriculum with a focus on hands-on learning and student engagement.Collaboration among teachers is highly valued, allowing for a vertically aligned curriculum that ensures continuity and individualized support for students. The community at PCD is characterized by collaboration, celebration, and acceptance of differences, where students support and cheer for one another.The Lower School capitalizes on students' individuality, utilizing their differences as strengths while providing a rigorous curriculum that integrates life experiences and diverse talents. PCD stands out from other schools due to its community-driven approach, where teachers work together in planning and every teacher knows each student by name, creating a family-like atmosphere.Cultivating curiosity at PCD means celebrating individuality and fostering an environment where students explore, learn, and ask questions. When parents walk through the school, they notice the strong sense of community and the presence of teachers throughout the building, engaging with students and each other. PCD develops confident students who are academically prepared, curious, and compassionate individuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day cost?

The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day's tuition is approximately $19,600 for private students.

What is The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day's ranking?

The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day?

The application deadline for The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day located?

The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of East Providence, RI.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Providence County, RI is $19,023 for elementary schools and $25,418 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Providence County, RI is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).