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Rhode Island Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 62% (2026-27).
The private high school in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is School One and Portsmouth Abbey School, each with 80% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 14
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 3%–80%
  • RI School Avg.: 62%
  • National School Avg.: 56%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # RI Schools Ranked: 14
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 3%–80%
  • RI School Avg.: 62%
  • National School Avg.: 56%

Rhode Island Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Show school map — Rhode Island (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 3%–80%, avg 62%)
Advanced Degree Range: 3% 80% Avg. Advanced Degree: 62%

Rhode Island Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
#1(°Õ1–T2)Portsmouth Abbey School
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
School One Photo
#1(°Õ1–T2)School One
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
220 University Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-2497
(2)
St. George's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
(2)
Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 25
530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-9070
(15)
Moses Brown School Photo
#5(°Õ5–T7)Moses Brown School
Gr: NS-12 | 753 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-7350
The Prout School Photo
#5(°Õ5–T7)The Prout School
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
St. Andrew's School Photo
#5(°Õ5–T7)St. Andrew's School
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 24
63 Federal Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Lincoln School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls (Friends)
301 Butler Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 331-9696
Barrington Christian Academy Photo
#9(°Õ9–T10)Barrington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
9 Old County Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-0113
(5)
Providence Country Day School Photo
#9(°Õ9–T10)Providence Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 52
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
(3)
Middlebridge School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 11
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Map of St. Patrick Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
244 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 421-9300
Map of The Spurwink School
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
365 River Rd
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 751-5351
Map of High Road School Of Providence
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 62% for 2026-27.
Which private high schools in Rhode Island have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Portsmouth Abbey School, School One and St. George's School.

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