For the 2026 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 820 students located throughout Rhode Island.
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Best Rhode Island Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Rhode Island Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 7-12, PG | 80 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
Catholic
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Middletown, RI
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 19%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Rhode Island?
There are 3 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Rhode Island.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Rhode Island?
The average Rhode Island boarding school tuition cost is $82,542 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Rhode Island?
St. George's School, founded in 1896, is the oldest boarding school in Rhode Island.
What boarding school in Rhode Island has the lowest acceptance rates?
St. George's School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (19%) in Rhode Island.
What boarding school in Rhode Island has the highest average SAT scores?
Portsmouth Abbey School has the highest average SAT scores (1400) in Rhode Island.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 820
- Average Tuition: $82,542
- Average Class Size: 9 students
- % Students Boarding: 83%
- % International Students: 15%
- % Students of Color: 25%
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
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