For the 2025 school year, there are 110 private schools belonging to membership associations in Rhode Island.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (27% of schools), National Association for the Education of Young Children (20% of schools) and Other school association(s) (19% of schools).
Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Schools by Membership Association (2025)
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# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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