For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,008 students in East Providence, RI (there are , serving 3,432 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in East Providence, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in East Providence, RI include Providence Country Day School, The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, and Gordon School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
Top-Ranked East Providence 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Gordon School
(7)
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Providence, Rhode Island 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
56 Purchase St
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (East Providence)
This State (RI)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,008 Students
22,887 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
152 Teachers
2,245 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1310
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,100
$22,295
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,689
$9,460
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$7.38 million
$48.61 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
54 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
485 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
44%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
440 Students
6,062 Students
% of Others Students
40%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in East Providence, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in East Providence, RI include Providence Country Day School, The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, and Gordon School.
How many private schools are located in East Providence?
4 private schools are located in East Providence.
What percentage of students in East Providence go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in East Providence are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
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