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Most Selective ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Rhode Island

The average private high school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 60% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 10
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 14%–100%
  • RI School Avg.: 64%
  • National School Avg.: 82%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 10
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 14%–100%
  • RI School Avg.: 64%
  • National School Avg.: 82%
Show school map — Rhode Island (acceptance rate range: 14%–100%, avg 64%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 14% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 64%

Most Selective ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Rhode Island (2026-27)

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St. George's School Photo
#1St. George's School
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
(2)
14%acceptance rate
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Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
#2Portsmouth Abbey School
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
31%acceptance rate
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Moses Brown School Photo
#3Moses Brown School
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
32%acceptance rate
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St. Andrew's School Photo
#4St. Andrew's School
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
63%acceptance rate
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Providence Country Day School Photo
#5Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
65%acceptance rate
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#6(°Õ6–T8) Bishop Hendricken High School
Gr: 8-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 52
All-boys (Catholic)
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
(11)
80%acceptance rate
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#6(°Õ6–T8)Pathways Strategic Teaching Center
Gr: 2-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
75 Centre Of New England Blvd
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 615-2775
80%acceptance rate
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#6(°Õ6–T8)The Prout School
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
80%acceptance rate
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Barrington Christian Academy Photo
#9Barrington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
(5)
90%acceptance rate
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Map of St. Patrick Academy
#10St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
100%acceptance rate
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate is 60% for 2026-27.
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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