2024 Best Schools in the Providence Area

• Providence, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  110 reviews

Freshman: I love Wheeler so much! I went to elementary and middle school there and just started high school. Throughout my whole experience, I have loved how the school handled difficult topics such as racism and they have done an exceptional job handling COVID. They are great at helping you meet new people and after spending 5 years at the school, I have made so many friends and developed many inter-grade and teacher relationships is that I think will last even after high school. I strongly recommend Wheeler for any budding activists and for anyone who is looking to expand their horizons. Come and visit during Unity and Diversity week in February! We would love to meet you!... Read 110 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 807

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Middletown, RI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  138 reviews

Parent: As a graduate of SG decades ago, and a parent of 2 students (one who graduated already), I have been pleasantly surprised at the positive change at the school. There is a much greater degree of diversity among the student body. The stunning campus speaks for itself. I greatly appreciate the responsiveness of faculty and administration. My children are challenged and the graduate, who attends an academically rigorous college, says he felt very well prepared. The current student loves the school. The one area of weakness seems to be the food so that has not changed since i went there. The school has amazing offerings for extracurriculars. My children participate in a sport which does very well among its competitors. The athletic facilities are phenomenal. Overall, we are very pleased and feel fortunate to have our children attend SG! No regrets about choosing this school over others!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Portsmouth, RI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  100 reviews

Alum: Positive experience overall! If I could do it again, I would. The Abbey prepared for college very well socially, but if you're entering into a STEM heavy feild you can still expect struggles academically in some aspects. The Abbey employs some of the best teachers I've ever had.... Read 100 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Providence, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  107 reviews

Junior: I have really loved my time at Lincoln. The teachers are really passionate about the subjects they teach which makes learning more fun. There is also a lot of support for the students if they need it and you can always meet with your teacher if you are struggling. Furthermore, the facilities are amazing and every day as a student you get a delicious free lunch. The whole community is very welcoming. The academics just challenging enough to help you grow as a student. Although I've had my ups and downs at Lincoln I am really glad and grateful I go to school here!... Read 107 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 342

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Providence, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  94 reviews

Alum: You will never find a community quite like Moses Brown’s. Every faculty member is prepared to give extra HOURS of work to ensure you are successful. There are countless events and activities for every type of student. Students are just as engaged in classroom discussions as they are at the football and lacrosse games. You are given so much freedom to manage your own schedule and participate in what you want, with all the guidance you could ever need. In my first weeks of college, I cannot think of any better way a high school could have prepared me than Moses Brown did.... Read 94 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• East Providence, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  60 reviews

Parent: We had a great experience with PCD middle school and are just entering PCD upper school. Their inclusive curriculum and amazing faculty and staff have made our son feel confident during some very challenging times. We love how PCD stayed open through most of the Pandemic but still managed to provide a safe, secure learning environment. We feel very fortunate to be part of this community!... Read 60 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 362

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• East Greenwich, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  82 reviews

Parent: Rocky Hill does an amazing job of understanding each student as an individual and tailoring programming and support based on their strengths and needs. The school's size allows for many leadership opportunities and experiences that you simply can't find at a big, less personal school. Rocky Hill incorporates the beautiful campus into the curriculum via lessons about ecology, anthropology, and marine biology - a huge bonus. The teaching faculty is amazing. Our whole family is deeply appreciative of Rocky Hill's thoughtful and inclusive approach to learning!... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 270

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Barrington, RI•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  50 reviews

Parent: Our son is a Junior at St. Andrews and has thrived there academically and socially after a great foundation at his n-8 school. He needed more academic support in his first year but they suggested after good support and focused study habits that he could come out of that (lowering our overall tuition commitment). Additionally socially they encourage him to start an e-sports team on campus (which pushed him out of his comfort zone to communicate that) and this year they will be a full fledged team! We are so grateful to Saint Andrews Admin, staff and faculty to give our son a full high school, college ready experience.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 221

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Barrington Public Schools, RI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  216 reviews

Alum: Barrington High School provides students with a strong education that thoroughly prepares them for the tasks they will endure in college. The teachers are all kind and care about each of their students, doing everything in their power to help us students succeed. While I was not a fan of high school, I always found comfort in knowing that my teachers and counselors were always there for me. The athletics offered at this public school were also very strong programs, leading students to find NCAA offers in a multitude of sports. Overall, Barrington High School is filled with caring individuals who provide all of the tools necessary to prepare a student for further education and life.... Read 216 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,119

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Providence Public Schools, RI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  447 reviews

Senior: My experience at Classical Highschool started off as not so well due to the pandemic. During so, it was quite obvious that everything was shortly planned for everyone’s safety. Education was online, sports had to be canceled, and even were teachers struggling with technology. After a year, the school slowly began to shift back to a regular Highschool routine. This truly brought upon a real highschool life experience. With the in-person learning and communication, this school has changed me to become more outgoing and confident in my abilities for my future. Unfortunately, since this is my last year here, I would not be present at the school to witness the building’s renovation but after all, I hope that future students would have a great fuller experience at Classical Highschool and leave the school with a golden memory of their youth.... Read 447 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,103

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• East Greenwich Public Schools, RI•

• K-2

• grade A

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Warwick, RI•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  125 reviews

Senior: In high school I had a strange experience. Freshman year I had a great time, I made friends that I will be best friends with for the rest of my life, I played soccer and ran track, I did good in school, and I felt like the environment at my school was very good. Once Covid happened I felt like I lost this happy feeling. School was not the same. Yes, I still had my friends, played soccer, and did good in school, but the environment was completely different and that was due to Covid. Things got better Junior year when I felt as the environment was coming back and I had played a major role in that given my grade. Senior year it is very good. The environment is back and I feel the same family feel I had freshman year. I enjoyed my experience here helping my school recover and grow after COVID and I am excited to see what it turns into in the future.... Read 125 reviews

• grade A

• Students 657

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Riverside, RI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  191 reviews

Junior: I absolutely adore Bay View! BVA is a school that I consider my home away from home. I have met the most amazing teachers and people here. I have made connections that I never imagined I would make. The teachers at this school are so willing to help their students and they genuinely care about their students well-beings. This phrase is said a lot, but Bay View is truly like a sisterhood. It's more than a community; it's a family. I have gotten so many great opportunities here that I would've never gotten elsewhere. The school may be small, but there are so many activities and so much opportunities here that other big schools offer. I play sports, I participate in many clubs and even have leadership positions in some clubs, I do theater, I am an Ambassador, and most of all, I am Bay View. I am accepted and embraced here. I genuinely love Bay View with all of my heart, and to the administration, staff, students, alumnae, and supporters, I just want to say thank you for sticking with BVA!... Read 191 reviews

• grade A

• Students 439

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Barrington Public Schools, RI•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: All of my grandchildren attended Barrington Middle School. Great teachers who ar?very qualified and knowledgeable about working with Middle school students. New school facility is the state of the arts. Students are provided a differentiated curriculum based on their needs and talents.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 797

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• East Greenwich Public Schools, RI•

• PK, K-2

• grade A

• Students 310

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• East Greenwich Public Schools, RI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  164 reviews

Senior: Overall, a good school. I moved to EGHS from the Warwick Public School System and, if you live in RI, you know just how huge of an improvement EG is over Warwick. The academics at EGHS are nothing to sneeze at. They have no shortage of AP and Honors level classes, and I could take almost every AP course I wanted to. However, while EGHS excels at academics, it's severely lacking in most other categories. For example, and most notably, the facilities. The facilities and the physical school building are literally falling apart. During any prolonged rain, the ceiling leaks water into the hallways and, instead of fixing the problem, the school opts to put trashcans under the leaks to collect the water. The school also recently splurged a new security system (Even though security has never been an issue during my last 4 years attending the school) instead of putting the money used for this project to where it's actually needed: The school building itself and the facilities.... Read 164 reviews

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Providence, RI•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  281 reviews

Parent: Both of my sons attended and the academic experience was overall wonderful. As with most schools the pandemic impacted the quality of the education received. The response and the policies implemented were good but not exceptional. The individual educators made the difference that stands out as my boys have fond memories and discussions at the kitchen table of what they learned and how they apply it now in college. Athletics is very strong but there are certain aspects of selecting the kids which were not great. In certain sports your affiliation with certain travel programs dictated whether you were being evaluated equitably. Both of my boys played varsity sports and their overall experience was good. The campus is excellent and being within the city and being able to go off campus for lunch or after school contributed to an overall sense of being part of the community. At the end of the day it comes down to how much each student puts in for them to get back. Great value!... Read 281 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,511

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Barrington Public Schools, RI•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• North Kingstown School District, RI•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Great school with good teachers. However, the facilities are old and falling apart. Very sports-oriented, with less focus on the arts (could be improved). But overall, this school is academically above average and I would gladly send my kid there.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 341

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Barrington, RI•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: 1000% recommend Barrington Christian Academy! Would give more than 5 stars if allowed. My children and siblings have had wonderful experiences. The teachers and staff at BCA are dedicated to excellence and make this happen every single day for the kids. BCA goes above and beyond with amazing theatrical productions, incredible art shows, passionate chapel services, and more. BCA teaches the children in ways that meet the child where they're at, then encourages them in their potential. If you are considering sending your child to the school at any capacity, definitely come take a tour and see the great things happening!... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Students 173

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• East Greenwich Public Schools, RI•

• 3-5

• grade A

• Students 285

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Barrington Public Schools, RI•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Barrington Public Schools, RI•

• PK, K-3

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Primrose has been an amazing school for both of my children. The teachers are amazing. The school teaches children great manners. Both my children have had instant access to special help when needed, my daughter has also had access to an advanced math class.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• North Kingstown School District, RI•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 415

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Saunderstown, RI•

• Public School•

• K-5

• •
  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Both of my children have had a wonderful experience at KHA. The best part about KHA are the teachers. Every teacher is so caring and dedicated. It is also has a wonderful community with many events. I just wish they went to middle school!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 260

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1