The average percentage of private high school faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 62% (2025-26).
The private high school in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is School One and Portsmouth Abbey School, each with 80% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 3%
80%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 62%
Rhode Island ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Portsmouth Abbey School![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]( "Portsmouth Abbey School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 9-12
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 9-12
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
Rank: #33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 77%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #44.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
Grades: NS-12
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Moses Brown School![Moses Brown School Photo]( "Moses Brown School Photo")
(Friends)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: NS-12
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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.]( "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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 9-12
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 6-12
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Rank: #88.
Lincoln School![Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.]( "Lincoln School Photo - Lincoln's campus is located in the heart of the East Side of Providence.")
All-girls (Friends)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
Grades: PK-12
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: K-12
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
Grades: PK-12
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Rank: #1111.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Grades: 9-12
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Rank: #1212.
St. Patrick Academy
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 9-12
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Rank: #1313.
The Spurwink School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 45%
Grades: 1-12
365 River Rd
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 751-5351
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 751-5351
Rank: #1414.
High Road School Of Providence
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 3%
Grades: 2-12
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 62% for 2025-26.
Which private high schools in Rhode Island have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Portsmouth Abbey School, School One and St. George's School.
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