#1 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, 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
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Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Providence County, RI. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
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
#3 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
Providence Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Rhode Island
East Providence, RI
AOverall grade371 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
Gordon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Rhode Island
East Providence, RI
AOverall grade309 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, 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 Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
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
#8 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, RI
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
#9 Best Independent Schools in Providence County, 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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