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2019 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Providence AreaAbout this List

Explore the best schools in your area with advanced placement courses based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Take an AP test to get college credit and find schools to help you ace AP exams. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Moses Brown School

    • Private School
    • Providence, RI
    • PK, K-12
    • 75
    #2 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: I have very three very different children who attend Moses Brown, and can attest to the school's commitment to Quaker values and nurturing the "inner light" of EVERY child. The faculty care deeply about their students, holding them to exceptionally high standards both academically and as members of the school community. The education is first rate, and the opportunities beyond the walls of the classroom are phenomenal: arts, athletics, leadership, research, service, travel...I wish I could do school over again at MB!
    Read 75 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 748 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. St. George's School

    • Private School
    • Middletown, RI
    • 9-12
    • 89
    #4 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: Driving through the stone gates on to St. George’s oceanfront campus always fills me with excitement. There’s energy everywhere: a football game on the new turf fields, organ music bellowing from the chapel, surfers on their way to the beach, the Dragon Wagon running kids into Newport, or an English class headed to nearby Providence to see a play.

    Our daughter is thriving at SG, which has given her the opportunity and support to exercise responsibility, independence, leadership, service, and compassion for others.

    Academics are top-notch. SG’s Merck Center for Teaching is gaining national attention and puts SG at the forefront of innovative teaching for 21st Century learners.

    Kids support and rely on each other. Friendships run deep and teamwork is essential.

    While the campus is beautiful with an unbeatable view, the dorms are a little shabby and could use a makeover, but the kids don’t seem to care.

    If I could go to high school again, I’d go to St. George’s!
    Read 89 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 355 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Portsmouth Abbey School

    • Private School
    • Portsmouth, RI
    • 9-12
    • 62
    #5 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Alum: Incredible school. Best choice in my life to go there. Everything about it is amazing. I would highly recommend. It’s. a challenging, competitive environment that is perfect for students willing to work hard. The sports are amazing, the clubs are wonderful and the teachers are great at their job. I would consider it the #1 Boarding school in Rhode Island. Absolutely incredible. It’s a safe environment and you make long lasting friendships. Betty is so sweet and your friends make the experience. The dorms and clean, the dining hall is great. It is absolutely wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. It’s amazing. Brromball, raven cup, and tick dances are fun social experiments. The weekend activities make allow the boarders and day students to have fun filled weekends. The science building is an amazing space for aspiring scientists. The theater program is great for any actor and the plays and musicals are enticing and the audience.
    Read 62 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 360 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Annie Wright Schools

    • Private School
    • Tacoma, WA
    • PK, K-12
    • 75

    Parent: My children both graduated from AWS, and I am compelled to write this review because they are so wonderfully prepared for college. Thank you Annie Wright! The care and professionalism demonstrated by the teachers is amazing. My kids are not only academically prepared, they know how to advocate for themselves, and build relationships with their professors at college. They have started the boys school now I hear, and although I had some reservations initially, I do agree that this extraordinary IB education should be available to all kids in the South Sound. This school is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and helping the development of the region.
    Read 75 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 541 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Rocky Hill School

    • Private School
    • East Greenwich, RI
    • PK, K-12
    • 28
    #6 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Alum: I went to Rocky Hill School for high school and had a wonderful experience. The student-teacher ratio, school culture and curriculum were exemplary. I look back on my time there and it shaped me into the person I am today. Their motto "Know Thy Self" really holds true as the teachers and school administration take great care in allowing students to spread their wings and broaden their horizons. I felt prepared for my transition to college and used many of the skills developed at Rocky Hill to thrive. My advisors and sports coaches were particularly supportive and had a huge impact on my life.
    Read 28 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 300 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Barrington High School

    • Barrington Public Schools, RI
    • 9-12
    • 162
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: I have had a great experience with Barrington High School. The teachers and general community are amazing in terms of truly engaging their students. Students of all grades are challenged both in and out of the classroom. However, this does tend to induce a high stress environment for children that take the higher level classes. The homework load that is placed on students is often very difficult to handle. Nonetheless, the college preparation and time management skills developed at Barrington High School are great.
    Read 162 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,116 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. St. Andrews School

    • Private School
    • Barrington, RI
    • 6-12
    • 30
    #7 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: Everything I experienced in SAS is so comfortable! If you require yourself at a high standard, you can be successful. If not, you can as well live a relaxing but fulfilling life on campus. If you are willing to go to a competitive college, you can make such achievement here-but it will require your own self discipline.
    Read 30 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 226 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Providence Country Day School

    • Private School
    • East Providence, RI
    • 6-12
    • 38
    #8 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: As a parent of a junior at Providence Country Day, I can not say enough positive things about the school. The teachers are amazing! They are always willing to go the extra mile and treat each student as an individual. The academics are phenomenal, offering challenging, interesting classes to students. The athletics are also great. The coaches work hard to promote positive sportsmanship and challenge the athletes to achieve to their full potential. The Fine Arts Department also offers fantastic opportunities in theater, art and music. I am often amazed by the talents of the students at PCD. If you are looking for a tremendous educational journey for your child, look no farther than Providence Country Day!!!
    Read 38 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 207 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Bishop Hendricken High School

    • Private School
    • Warwick, RI
    • 8-12
    • 95
    #9 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: Bishop Hendricken High School is a well established college prep school that prepares its students not only for next years within high school, but also for college in the near future. Discipline and hard work are at the forefront of the schools mission to better each and every student. Bishop Hendricken has the best sports programs in the state of Rhode Island and even New England. With more state titles and standout athletes than can be counted Hendricken athletics pushes every athlete to be their best and beyond
    Read 95 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 942 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Classical High School

    • Providence Public Schools, RI
    • 9-12
    • 370
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Junior: Overall, Classical High School has opened me to so many opportunities academic and social wise. I have made so many new friends, and taught me more than I could I ever imagine. I love my teachers and the administration. I have built such an irreplaceable community full of love and respect from my peers and teachers. Go purple!
    Read 370 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,132 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Narragansett High School

    • Narragansett School System, RI
    • 9-12
    • 79
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Niche User: As far as high schools go, Narragansett is one of the best. The teachers are awesome. The classes are informative and interesting. I was part of an environmental club called Envirothon where we won the state competition and went to Missouri for the national competition! I was part of the book club and the swim team. The teachers are involved in these clubs and sports and really want students to succeed, both academically and personally. The students are not very diverse, mostly white christian/no religion. However, most are accepting and tolerant of those different than them. There are preppy popular athletes, but there are also a wide range of different people (smarties, stoners, art kids, etc). I wouldn't want to repeat high school, but Narragansett is a great high school with caring teachers and great academics.
    Read 79 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 418 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. La Salle Academy

    • Private School
    • Providence, RI
    • 6-12
    • 227
    #10 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: La Salle Academy offers academically challenging courses at all levels and an amazing amount of clubs and activities. Despite my child being a student athlete who achieves approximately a 3.5 GPA, I find it disturbing how student athletes are treated with A LOT of favoritism. Despite my own child being treated exceptionally well, it simply isn’t right. We believe all students should be treated fairly with no obvious favoritism. For example, some students wear shoes that are absolutely not within the dress code. My child has been wearing them since day one and has never been reprimanded or even spoken to about dress code violations. Yet other students are written up the very first time they are violating the dress code. If one student gets written up or reprimanded, then ALL students should be written up. We love LaSalle all around, however, that would be its biggest drawback in my opinion.
    Read 227 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,544 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Mount Saint Charles Academy

    • Private School
    • Woonsocket, RI
    • 6-12
    • 154
    #12 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: At Mount Saint Charles Academy, our slogan is that every student is known, valued, and treasured. I believe that this is very true at my school. It seems as though every student is known by most of the teachers at the school. This was one thing I definitely liked about Mount because it makes the students feel as though they are important and known to others. Mount also offered many classes that aren't available at other schools like forensics and bone chiller which is another thing I like about this school. These classes make school fun and more interesting. Lastly, I like how Mount Saint Charles Academy offers many sports and opportunities to get involved in the school because it gives students ways to create new friendships and become involved in things at school.
    Read 154 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 545 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Portsmouth High School

    • Portsmouth School District, RI
    • 9-12
    • 192
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Junior: I am in my third year at Portsmouth High School and I am very grateful to attend such a wonderful public high school. As far as honors and AP classes go the teachers are absolutely wonderful. They make lessons engaging and for the most part care so so much about their students. They are always after school if you need extra help or just want to talk. The clubs are also wonderful and there are an abundance of opportunities as well. I believe the special ed department is very good as well. When it comes to diversity the school is really lacking, considering students are from a relatively white and middle to upper middle class town. It is like a typical high school in terms of the social scene but the majority of students are very friendly and inclusive.
    Read 192 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 902 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  20. North Kingstown Senior High School

    • North Kingstown School District, RI
    • 9-12
    • 329
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: North Kingstown is a consistently standout high school among others in the state, and from my time here as a student, it is obvious why. Nearly all of our sports are very competitive, and there is always a large crowd supporting. However, the worst part of North Kingstown High School is the overbearing administration. There is a very small group of troublemakers, yet the administration treats the student body as if every single student is an issue. They have recently imposed restrictions and changed common practices in ways that only harm the students and frankly do not make sense.
    Read 329 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,383 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  21. South Kingstown High School

    • South Kingstown School District, RI
    • 9-12
    • 143
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Alum: Attending South Kingstown High School has shaped me into who I am today. Throughout my four years there, I was also very involved. I played soccer, basketball, and participated in various clubs like sculpture and photography. The thing I admire most about my school was the opportunities they gave us. We had so many school traditions, like the junior class putting on an escapades play, that made everyone get to know one another and become friends instead of being separated. Multiple teachers were also coaches, which gave the students an outlet if they needed an adult to talk to. SK had an all around great community and gave great opportunities. I would like to say our school was the best, experience wise, however there is one thing that needed some improvement. Our school was established in 1880 and not much work has been done on it since Our school is not very comfortable to be sitting in all day between the boiling hot fall and spring season, to the freezing cold winters.
    Read 143 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 950 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Barrington Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Barrington, RI
    • K-12
    • 28
    #13 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Sophomore: I am a new sophomore at Barrington Christian Academy this year. I was studying in another private school for one year and a half. Last summer I decided to transfer here, and I am really glad that I choose this school. After personal experience, I feel that this school is a school with high quality education and responsible teachers.If you have academic problems, the teacher will be happy and patient to help you. I'm also a member of the student council, we give the school a variety of advice. Therefore, not only teachers but also students organize many kinds of interesting activities.Compared with my previous school, Barrington Christian Academy makes me feel more like a big family. Everyone is very friendly, so it is easy to make friends here. In a word, I love this excellent school. BCA is the best!!!
    Read 28 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 173 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. North Smithfield High School

    • North Smithfield School Department, RI
    • 9-12
    • 125
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: North Smithfield High School stands out amongst other schools for its commitment to academics and inclusive environment. It offers AP courses with fully competent and enthusiastic teachers, and an amazing music program. However the school should dedicate more time to helping students prepare for real life situations, as well as offering career based information students know where they want to be. It is dedicated to Unified Sports and has been recognized by the state. It offers a safe environment, this year adding a SRO from the NSPD to be present at all times. The teaching staff enjoys their work and it is clear how well they get along. However, the facilities of the school such as available bathrooms and heating systems are lacking. Overall, it is a great high school that is continuing to advance.
    Read 125 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 492 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Lincoln Senior High School

    • Lincoln Public Schools, RI
    • 9-12
    • 207
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Junior: I just really liked it in general. As a hispanic and member of the LGBT community, I feel really comfortable in this school environment. Everyone is really welcoming, and there’s not one time that i haven’t felt safe in my school. My school offers an immense amount of academic opportunites, including many challenging AP classes, as well as a number if clubs, organizations, and other extra curricular activities. Lincoln Senior High School has something here for everyone!
    Read 207 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 861 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Saint Raphael Academy

    • Private School
    • Pawtucket, RI
    • 9-12
    • 86
    #14 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: Saint Raphael Academy is the perfect environment for those who want to acquire the skills necessary to change the world. On campus, you meet students from all over, with all different identities and racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. The teachers are willing to work with students as individuals, and genuinely care about the wellbeing of all of their students and their futures as well. At Saint Raphael Academy, you learn to be a disciple of Christ as you learn how to be collaborative with others, respectful of those around you, and active in your community.
    Read 86 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 480 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. St. Mary Academy - Bay View

    • Private School
    • Riverside, RI
    • PK, K-12
    • 148
    #15 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Freshman: At first I was very hesitant to join Bayview. It's an all girls school, each class is an hour and a half, there's uniforms. In 9th grade , (this year) I finally decided to go. Honesty, this was the best decision I've ever made. Not only was I improving academically, but I was also experiences changes with who I was as a person. Within weeks, I was becoming more independent, feeling better and more confident about myself, and over all being stronger than ever. The transition was tough at first since I transferred mid- semester, but the staff and students supported me so much and made me feel welcome. Being at an all girls school, I expected there to be tons of drama. But there has been barely any! Everyone was is kind and accepting of each other. I love the atmosphere at bayview! I totally recommend going here at least for high school, there are so many opportunities and the experience at this school is life changing.
    Read 148 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 661 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. The Prout School

    • Private School
    • Wakefield, RI
    • 9-12
    • 122
    #16 Best Private High Schools in Providence Area

    Senior: Definitely don't regret attending this school! I feel prepared for college, and I have definitely been challenged. The school sports are solid; there are some D1 teams, and the D2 teams usually win the championships. Prout girls tennis, girls swim, boys hockey, and boys lacrosse are pretty good. Prout's class size is a little smaller than other schools (about 130 students). The sport's facilities could be better, but I hear they're redoing the fields and adding a track. For me, Prout was the only southern Catholic school in RI, so it was pretty convenient for me compared to an hour commute to LaSalle.
    Read 122 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 599 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  30. Somerset Berkley Regional High School

    • Public School
    • Somerset, MA
    • 9-12
    • 45

    Senior: SBRHS is a great school for all students. We have such great classes to choose from. Our teachers put forth hard work for their students to reach success. Teachers at SBRHS put the students first. The students receive advanced test scores on all state tests. Not only are we great in academics, but we also strive in sports and our extracurricular clubs. Each sport and club have such a welcoming atmosphere which is such a positive way to get students involved in and after school. SBRHS strives to make each student feel at home and to prepare them for college throughout the 4 years they attend there.
    Read 45 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,006 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  32. Norton High School

    • Norton Public Schools, MA
    • 9-12
    • 120

    Senior: We have an extraordinary staff and as a student, I've received so many opportunities for college. I'm very lucky to have grown up in this district, as I have learned in such a kind, respectful, supportive, and beneficial environment. All my teachers truly want to see me succeed and I have been given a platform that allows me to make NHS an even better place for future grades to learn.
    Read 120 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 760 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  33. Mt. Hope High School

    • Bristol Warren Regional School District, RI
    • 9-12
    • 154
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Parent: Teachers are very dedicated and go out of their way in helping the students, and help students to push towards their goals. The students and faculty take pride of their school, huskies spirit lives high and pride in each student and faculty! This school has come a long ways since I attended, all the different sports programs a student can join. To all the different academic programs a student can get involved, it’s almost like a college atmosphere! Which I guess is great, cause it kinda prepares the students for a college experience.
    Read 154 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 889 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  34. Cumberland High School

    • Cumberland School Department, RI
    • 9-12
    • 245
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Providence Area

    Junior: The school is a blend of many great things, with a few not so great things. The class selections offered are great! The teachers are also good for the most part. College readiness is fairly good as well. Not to the not so good. The food is definitely subpar. The quality saw a rapid decline-which could be due to a provider switch. Finally, although the gym/wellness center is definitely above average, a dedicated athletic training room is lacking.
    Read 245 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,310 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Chestnut Hill Academy

    • Private School
    • Bellevue, WA
    • K-5
    • 1

    Parent: Some things I love about CHA:
    - Dedicated, excited and professional teachers and staff
    - Everything is perfectly organized
    - Small class sizes – 15 or less
    - Guaranteed before and after school care
    - Great extracurriculars
    - Amazing administration
    - Beautiful facility and grounds.
    - Big beautiful library
    - Classrooms are well stocked. Promethean boards. Older kids get a tablet
    - Big tech lab that each class goes to weekly
    - Healthy/tasty food
    - Multiple snacks during the day
    - ski program!
    - Provides the ability for teachers to use different curriculums that best suit the child
    - focuses on the whole child, not just academics. Provides art, music, library, spanish, PE and tech lab
    - lots of ways for parents to be involved
    - Encourages students to respect each other, and treat each other well. Provides the framework for good behavior, with tools like Leader In Me and Bucket filling, and then provides lots of positive reinforcement
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 254 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

    • Private School
    • Bellevue, WA
    • 5-12
    • 43

    Senior: Forest Ridge is a great school to attend, the academics are very challenging and the teachers know how to push students to create the best work possible. Since the academics are quite rigorous, there is a slightly stressed and competitive environment at the school. However, this does not mean that the student community is not strong. From my personal experience, everyone is so friendly and welcoming, especially new student entering the high school. I would recommend this school to prepare for college readiness as some of the courses mimic college level work. Athletics is also another fun part of the Forest Ridge experience, there is a no-cut policy that ensure that all students can participate in any sports; this is a great place to meet new people in other grades and where I made some of my best friendships!
    Read 43 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 300 Students
    • 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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