#49 Best Private Schools in Rhode Island
The Pennfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, RI
BOverall grade127 students
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Best Private Schools in Rhode Island
Private schools in Rhode Island with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 55 schools.
#50 Best Private Schools in Rhode Island
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
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