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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.

Best Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 582 students in Washington County, RI.
The top-ranked private high school in Washington County, RI is The Prout School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 60%.
50% of private high schools in Washington County, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
(Catholic)
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bradley School - Westerly Site
Special Education School
93 Tower St
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 637-4205
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students
Bradley School-south
Special Program Emphasis
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Camp E Hun Tee
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
1 Camp E Huntee Place
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Gr: 7-10 | 17 students Tuition listed
Middlebridge School
Middlebridge School Photo
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
635 Ocean Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 789-1016
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
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Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4780 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
567 South County Trail, STE 307
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-0677
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32 Elm St
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-5735
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Washington County)
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
582 Students
9,283 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
1,152 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
62%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,783
$34,213
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
50%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
60%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.48
# American Indian Students
3 Students
28 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
378 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
660 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
506 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
608 Students
6,016 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
11 Students
886 Students
% of Others Students
2%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
37 extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Washington County, RI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Washington County, RI is The Prout School.
How many private high schools are located in Washington County?
6 private high schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private high schools in Washington County?
Washington County private high schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
50% of private high schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Washington County include: Ocean Tides School vs. The Prout School, Camp E Hun Tee vs. The Prout School

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