The Pennfield School Photo - The Pennfield School

Most Selective Private Schools in Rhode Island

The average private school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 77% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%

Most Selective Private Schools in Rhode Island (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. George's School
St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. George's School campus looking toward Second Beach.
(Episcopal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: 9-12
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #33.
Moses Brown School
Moses Brown School Photo
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: NS-12
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Rank: #44.
The Grace School
The Grace School Photo - The Grace School is a private K-8 school located in Providence, RI. This is a place of academic excellence, where highly trained, dedicated educators inspire creativity, nurture gifts, and encourage perseverance in every child.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-8
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9153
Rank: #55.
St. Andrew's School
St. Andrew's School Photo - Tailored teaching in small classes
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 6-12
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Bishop Hendricken High School
Bishop Hendricken High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 8-12
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Mercymount Country Day School
Mercymount Country Day School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
The Prout School
The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
St. Pius V School
St. Pius V School Photo - Saint Pius V School was founded in 1929 in the Dominican Tradition. Four Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia still administer and teach in the school. The Dominican friars of the Province of Saint Joseph serve Saint Pius V Parish.
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
49 Elmhurst Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9750
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Barrington Christian Academy
Barrington Christian Academy Photo - Middle School students are ready for another amazing year!
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Islamic School Of Rhode Island
Islamic School Of Rhode Island Photo
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
840 Providence St
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-8700
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
St. Luke's
St. Luke's Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
10 Waldron Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0990
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-8
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
The Pennfield School
The Pennfield School Photo - The Pennfield School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Philip School
St. Philip School Photo - Our "Buddy" program...a treasured tradition at SPS, where our Middle School leaders are partnered with Lower School students and grow together throughout their years at Saint Philip.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
618 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-1130
Rank: #1616.
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Thomas Regional School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15 Edendale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 351-0403
Rank: #1919.
St. Peter School
St. Peter School Photo - Preschool
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
120 Mayfair Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 781-9242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private schools acceptance rate?
The Rhode Island average private schools acceptance rate is 77% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Portsmouth Abbey School and Moses Brown School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Rhode Island?
The most selective private high school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The most selective private elementary school is Moses Brown School, with an acceptance rate of 32%.

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