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Barrington Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

Barrington, RI

9 Old County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Barrington
  • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Barrington since at least 2011

In Barrington, Rhode Island, Barrington Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
158
Teachers
18.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 93 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 54% of Christian schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 3,636 Christian schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    201’11–12215’13–14202’15–16188’17–18164’19–20184’21–22158’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K11
    116
    215
    314
    49
    59
    612
    717
    811
    914
    1011
    117
    1212

    Student body

    White77%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Black8%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Barrington Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Barrington Christian Academy

    What grades does Barrington Christian Academy serve?

    Barrington Christian Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Barrington Christian Academy?

    About 158 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Barrington Christian Academy?

    Call the 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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