For the 2024-25 school year, there are 174 private schools serving 22,919 students in Rhode Island (there are 317 public schools, serving 135,639 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $14,137 for elementary schools and $36,185 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Moses Brown School, and The Henry Barnard Laboratory School.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Moses Brown School, and The Henry Barnard Laboratory School.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 174 private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools cost in Rhode Island?
The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $14,137 for elementary schools and $36,185 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Rhode Island?
Approximately 27% of students in Rhode Island private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
Which private schools in Rhode Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rhode Island include: St. George's School vs. Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School, Camp E Hun Tee vs. The Prout School
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