Portsmouth Abbey School Photo

Most Selective Private High Schools in Rhode Island

The average private high school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 56% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 56%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Rhode Island (2025)

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.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate is 56% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private high schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Portsmouth Abbey School and Moses Brown School.

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