For the 2026 school year, there are 167 private schools serving 22,705 students in Rhode Island (there are , serving 134,720 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $20,869 for elementary schools and $34,245 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include Moses Brown School, Portsmouth Abbey School, and St. George's School.
The average acceptance rate is 77% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 29% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (RI)
US
# Schools
167 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
22,705 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,253 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1303
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,354
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$472
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,460
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$48.48 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
63 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
635 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,855 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,341 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
12,231 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,982 Students
1,473,704 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Rhode Island ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked private schools in Rhode Island include Moses Brown School, Portsmouth Abbey School, and St. George's School.
How many private schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 167 private schools are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private schools cost in Rhode Island?
The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $20,869 for elementary schools and $34,245 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Rhode Island?
Approximately 29% of students in Rhode Island private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Rhode Island go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Rhode Island attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
Which private schools in Rhode Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rhode Island include: St. George's School vs. Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Teresa School vs. St. Cecilia School, Ocean Tides School vs. The Prout School
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