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Best Warwick Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,607 students in Warwick, RI (there are 19 public schools, serving 7,771 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Warwick, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Warwick, RI include St. Kevin School, Bishop Hendricken High School, and St. Rose Of Lima School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
38% of private schools in Warwick, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Warwick Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Hendricken High School
Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(11)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Precious Angels Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
20 Jefferson Park Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(140) 178-0888
Gr: PK-K | 718 students Tuition listed
St. Kevin School
(Catholic)
39 Cathedral Rd
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-7172
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(1)
200 Brentwood Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-6937
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
(christian Brethren Of Warwick, Inc. Dba)
Daycare / Preschool
311 Buttonwoods Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-2009
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
C.h.i.l.d., Inc
Daycare / Preschool
160 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 737-0403
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
Discovery Years Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
501 Centerville Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-1122
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Eleanor Briggs School
Special Education School
116 Long St
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-1540
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Progressive Learning For Children
Daycare / Preschool
189 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 737-0920
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
St. Peter School
St. Peter School Photo - Preschool
(Catholic)
(1)
120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Stork's Nest Child Academy - Warwick
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Toll Gate Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 828-4567
Gr: K | 4 students
Tender Hearts Cc & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite1001
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 736-8844
Gr: NS-K | 125 students
Westbay Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
22 Astral St
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 463-6620
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
75 Prospect St
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-2499
Gr: 6-11 | 20 students
Greenwood Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Christian)
11 Clifford St
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-1191
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
300 Centerville Rd Ste 110
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 739-2934
Gr: K | 87 students
Overbrook Academy (Closed 2026)
All-girls (Catholic)
836 Warwick Neck Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 949-6315
Gr: 6-9 | 132 students Avg. class size: 21 students
7 Messer Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-8750
Gr: NS-K | 10 students

Overview

This Town (Warwick)
This State (RI)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,607 Students
22,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
174 Teachers
2,251 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
56%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,025
$22,224
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,850
$9,460
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
77%
Average Endowment Size
$3.2 million
$48.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
63 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
1,771 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
35 Students
1,341 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
703 Students
12,231 Students
% White Students
39%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
975 Students
5,908 Students
% of Others Students
54%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
29 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Warwick, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in Warwick, RI include St. Kevin School, Bishop Hendricken High School, and St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many private schools are located in Warwick?
13 private schools are located in Warwick.
How diverse are private schools in Warwick?
Warwick private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Warwick go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Warwick are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Warwick?
38% of private schools in Warwick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Warwick are often viewed compared to one another?

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