#1 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
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
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Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
Private high schools in Providence, RI with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
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
#3 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
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
#4 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
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
#5 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
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
#6 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
School One
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A-Overall grade82 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Private High Schools in Providence, RI
Bradley School Providence
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2017–18
Providence, RI
B+Overall grade135 students7 students per teacher
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