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Best Riverside ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 713 students in Riverside, RI (there are , serving 1,313 public students). 35% of all K-12 students in Riverside, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Riverside, RI include Bradley School-east Providence and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
50% of private schools in Riverside, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Riverside ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bradley School-east Providence
Special Education School
1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 432-1169
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
St. Mary Academy – Bay View
St. Mary Academy – Bay View Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 434-0113
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
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Riverside, Rhode Island ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Turner Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-1290
Gr: K-8 | 199 students

Overview

This Town (Riverside)
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
713 Students
22,446 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
2,242 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,350
$22,224
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,032
$9,460

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
35 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
13%
6%
# White Students
194 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
69%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 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
1 Student
5,959 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
33 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
21 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Riverside, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in Riverside, RI include Bradley School-east Providence and St. Mary Academy – Bay View.
How many private schools are located in Riverside?
2 private schools are located in Riverside.
What percentage of students in Riverside go to private school?
35% of all K-12 students in Riverside are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverside?
50% of private schools in Riverside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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