The average private high school acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 60% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Rhode Island is St. George's School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 60%
Most Selective ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in Rhode Island (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-8100
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Abbey School ![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]( "Portsmouth Abbey School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: 9-12
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #44.
Moses Brown School ![Moses Brown School Photo]( "Moses Brown School Photo")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: NS-12
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 6-12
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 8-12
2615 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 889-5425
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Pathways Strategic Teaching Center
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 2-12
75 Centre Of New England Blvd
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 615-2775
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 615-2775
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
The Prout School ![The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.]( "The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
Rank: #1111.
St. Patrick Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Rhode Island average private high schools acceptance rate is 60% for 2026.
What are the most selective private high schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked private high schools in Rhode Island include St. George's School, Wheeler School and Portsmouth Abbey School.
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