For the 2026 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), Other school association(s) (20% of schools) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (20% of schools).
Top-Ranked Rhode Island ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools by Membership Association (2026)
Membership Association
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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