For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 827 students located throughout Rhode Island.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (RI)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
270 Schools
# Students
813 Students
106,591 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (RI)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
69%
Academic Programs
This State (RI)
US
Avg. AP Courses
n/a
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
n/a
13
Academic Performance
This State (RI)
US
Avg. SAT Score
n/a
1270
Avg. ACT Score
n/a
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
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59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (RI)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
n/a
$64,477
Avg. Tuition (Day)
n/a
$38,040
Avg. Tuition (International)
n/a
$62,455
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
n/a
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
n/a
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (RI)
US
% Students of Color
n/a
30%
% International Students
n/a
27%
% Boarding Students
n/a
59%
Top Rhode Island Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Gr: 8-12, PG | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 31% Tuition listed
St. George's School ![St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean]( "St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean")
(Episcopal)
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 19% Tuition listed
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 $80,578 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?
St. George's School has the highest average SAT scores (1420) in Rhode Island.
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