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
Independent schools in Rhode Island
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 15 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
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
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
Rocky Hill Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in East Greenwich
East Greenwich, RI
A+Overall grade252 students5 students per teacher
St. Michaels Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools nationwide
Newport, RI
A+Overall grade187 students4 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
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
The Pennfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, RI
BOverall grade127 students
School One
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools nationwide
Providence, RI
A-Overall grade82 students5 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
Bradley School-South
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Wakefield, RI
B+Overall grade56 students7 students per teacher
George N Hunt Campus School
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
North Providence, RI
AOverall grade36 students7 students per teacher
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