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Rhode Island Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Rhode Island Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Rhode Island is $14,941 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is St. Peter School, with a tuition of $4,300.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,300–$8,550
RI School Avg.: $14,941
National School Avg.: $9,646

Quick Facts (26-27)

# RI Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,300–$8,550
RI School Avg.: $14,941
National School Avg.: $9,646

Rhode Island Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +15.8% (+$2,424 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Rhode Island (RI) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$17,800	▲ +$62	▲ +0.3%
2024	$12,643	$17,738	▲ +$618	▲ +3.6%
2023	$12,143	$17,120	▲ +$201	▲ +1.2%
2022	$11,665	$16,919	▲ +$43	▲ +0.3%
2021	$11,446	$16,876	▲ +$11	▲ +0.1%
2020	$11,205	$16,865	▲ +$347	▲ +2.1%
2019	$11,020	$16,518	▲ +$1,007	▲ +6.5%
2018	$10,760	$15,511	▲ +$28	▲ +0.2%
2017	$10,507	$15,483	▲ +$107	▲ +0.7%
2016	$10,136	$15,376	▲ +$406	▲ +2.7%
2015	$9,809	$14,970	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $4,300–$8,550, avg $14,941)

Tuition Cost Range: $4,300 $26,760 Avg. Tuition Cost: $10,886

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private preschools tuition?

The Rhode Island average private preschools tuition is $19,241 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Rhode Island?

The top ranked private preschools in Rhode Island include St. Peter School, Blessed Sacrament School and Bishop McVinney School.

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