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Rhode Island Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

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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: 18
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,800–$69,650
RI School Avg.: $31,261
National School Avg.: $13,521

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 18
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,800–$69,650
RI School Avg.: $31,261
National School Avg.: $13,521

Rhode Island Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +25.6% (+$7,062 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Rhode Island (RI) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$17,079	$34,652	— $0	— 0.0%
2024	$16,601	$34,652	▲ +$1,615	▲ +4.9%
2023	$15,947	$33,037	▲ +$581	▲ +1.8%
2022	$15,328	$32,456	▲ +$287	▲ +0.9%
2021	$15,011	$32,169	▼ -$610	▼ -1.9%
2020	$14,641	$32,779	▲ +$1,972	▲ +6.4%
2019	$14,316	$30,807	▲ +$1,290	▲ +4.4%
2018	$13,973	$29,517	▲ +$882	▲ +3.1%
2017	$13,590	$28,635	▲ +$1,045	▲ +3.8%
2016	$13,093	$27,590	▲ +$1,481	▲ +5.7%
2015	$12,543	$26,109	—	—

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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: $31,261

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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