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Rhode Island Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private high school tuition in Rhode Island is $31,261 per year (2026-27).
The private high school with the lowest tuition is St. Patrick Academy, with a tuition of $3,800.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,800–$69,650
  • RI School Avg.: $30,616
  • National School Avg.: $13,519

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,800–$69,650
  • RI School Avg.: $30,616
  • National School Avg.: $13,519

Rhode Island Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +25.6% (+$7,507 since 2016)

Year National avg Rhode Island (RI) avg YoY Change ($) YoY Change (%)
2025 $17,512 $36,835 — $0 — 0.0%
2024 $17,025 $36,835 ▲ +$1,717 ▲ +4.9%
2023 $16,355 $35,118 ▲ +$618 ▲ +1.8%
2022 $15,719 $34,500 ▲ +$304 ▲ +0.9%
2021 $15,395 $34,196 ▼ -$648 ▼ -1.9%
2020 $15,015 $34,844 ▲ +$2,096 ▲ +6.4%
2019 $14,682 $32,748 ▲ +$1,371 ▲ +4.4%
2018 $14,330 $31,377 ▲ +$938 ▲ +3.1%
2017 $13,937 $30,439 ▲ +$1,111 ▲ +3.8%
2016 $13,427 $29,328 ▲ +$1,574 ▲ +5.7%
2015 $12,864 $27,754 ▲ +$6,513 ▲ +30.7%
2013 $12,954 $21,241 ▲ +$955 ▲ +4.7%
2012 $12,593 $20,286 — —
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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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Tuition Cost Range: $3,800 $69,650 Avg. Tuition Cost: $30,616

Rhode Island Private High Schools By Tuition Cost (2026-27)

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Map of St. Patrick Academy
#1St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
$3,800tuition
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#2St. Mary Academy – Bay View
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
$11,350tuition
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#3Barrington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
(5)
$12,000tuition
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#4St. Raphael Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
(4)
$15,150tuition
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#5The 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
$15,350tuition
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#6 Bishop Hendricken High School
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
All-boys (Catholic)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
(11)
$15,750tuition
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#7Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
$24,000tuition
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#8School One
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
(2)
$26,700tuition
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#9Rocky Hill Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 25
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
(15)
$43,115tuition
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#10Wheeler School
Gr: NS-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 46
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
(2)
$44,320tuition
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#11St. Andrew's School
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
$47,250tuition
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#12Portsmouth Abbey School
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
$69,570tuition
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#13St. George's School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
(2)
$69,650tuition
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private high schools tuition?
The Rhode Island average private high schools tuition is $19,241 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with the lowest tuition cost in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private high schools in Rhode Island include St. Patrick Academy, St. Mary Academy – Bay View and Barrington Christian Academy.

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