For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 604 students in 02860, RI (there are , serving 5,454 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 02860, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in 02860, RI is St. Raphael Academy.
25% of private schools in 02860, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked 02860 Rhode Island 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
25 Thornley Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-7000
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Tides School
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
02860, Rhode Island 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
167 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Valley Community School & Valley Day Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 02860, RI?
The top-ranked private schools in 02860, RI is St. Raphael Academy.
How many private schools are located in 02860?
4 private schools are located in 02860.
What percentage of students in 02860 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 02860 are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02860?
25% of private schools in 02860 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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