La Salle Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 34 Catholic schools in Rhode Island
Providence, RI
AOverall grade1,443 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Providence, RI
26 private schools in Providence, RI, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 9Jewish day schools 3Independent schools 8High schools 12Special education schools 4
Moses Brown School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade756 students9 students per teacher
Wheeler School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 15 independent schools in Rhode Island
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade755 students6 students per teacher
Lincoln School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade414 students4 students per teacher
St. Pius V School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
Providence, RI
B+Overall grade208 students12 students per teacher
St. Augustine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Providence
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade196 students7 students per teacher
The Croft School
Independent school · Grades K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Providence
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade163 students5 students per teacher
Bishop McVinney Catholic Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Providence
Providence, RI
BOverall grade157 students11 students per teacher
French-American School of Rhode Island
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Providence, RI
A-Overall grade151 students8 students per teacher
The Grace School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Rhode Island
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade140 students6 students per teacher
Bradley School Providence
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2017–18
Providence, RI
B+Overall grade135 students7 students per teacher
Community Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 4–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Rhode Island
Providence, RI
A-Overall grade135 students12 students per teacher
St. Thomas Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
Providence, RI
BOverall grade132 students17 students per teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Rhode Island
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade120 students10 students per teacher
St. Patrick Academy
Parish school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade85 students13 students per teacher
School One
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A-Overall grade82 students5 students per teacher
Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 92% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A+Overall grade79 students4 students per teacher
The Groden Center
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The largest special education school in Providence
Providence, RI
B+Overall grade66 students9 students per teacher
Providence Hebrew Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Providence, RI
AOverall grade63 students4 students per teacher
The San Miguel School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
Providence, RI
AOverall gradeAll boys62 students11 students per teacher
Sophia Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–8
One of 8 independent schools in Providence
Providence, RI
B+Overall gradeAll girls59 students10 students per teacher
Montessori Childrens House
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
The only Montessori school in Providence
Providence, RI
AOverall grade37 students4 students per teacher
Mount Pleasant Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
Providence, RI
B+Overall grade30 students13 students per teacher
New England Academy of Torah Girls H.S.
Jewish day school · Grades 10–12
Smaller classes than 73% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A-Overall gradeAll girls14 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Providence, RI
How many private schools are in Providence, RI?
26 private schools in Providence, RI, with about 5,507 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Providence, RI?
The most common are Catholic schools (9), independent schools (8), special education schools (4), Jewish day schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Providence, RI?
Yes: 12 private schools in Providence, RI teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Providence, RI offer pre-K?
13 private schools in Providence, RI offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Providence, RI have?
The average school has 8.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Providence, RI?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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