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Best Rhode Island Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 116 private daycares & preschools serving 15,742 students in Rhode Island.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island include Gordon School, The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, and Our Lady Of Mercy School.
The average tuition cost is $14,926, which is lower than the Rhode Island average tuition cost of $20,559.
34% of private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 116
  • # Students Served: 15,742

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 116
  • # Students Served: 15,742

Top Ranked Rhode Island Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Ocean State Montessori School Photo
Ocean State Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
100 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-6913
(8)
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Bishop McVinney School Photo
Bishop McVinney School
Gr: NS-8 | 225 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
155 Gordon Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 781-2370
(1)
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Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
240 Regent Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 831-3993
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1210 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 762-1095
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Map of Gordon School
Gordon School
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 22
45 Maxfield Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 434-3833
(7)
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Map of The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
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Map of Holy Ghost School
Holy Ghost School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Catholic
35 Swiss Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 421-4455
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students
Catholic
235 Garden Hills Dr
Providence, RI 02902
(401) 942-7245
(1)
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Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island Photo
Jewish Community Day School Of Rhode Island
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Jewish
85 Taft Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 751-2470
(3)
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Lincoln School Photo
Lincoln School
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
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Mercymount Country Day School Photo
Mercymount Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5919
(1)
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Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School Photo
Monsignor Matthew Clarke Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
(10)
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Moses Brown School Photo
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
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Our Lady Of Mercy School Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
55 4th Ave
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 884-1618
(7)
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The Pennfield School Photo
The Pennfield School
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
(1)
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Map of Precious Angels Child Care Center
Precious Angels Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 718 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Jefferson Park Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(140) 178-0888
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Providence Country Day School Photo
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)
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Quest Montessori School Photo
Quest Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1150 Boston Neck Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-3222
(10)
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Rocky Hill Country Day School Photo
Rocky Hill Country Day School
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)
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Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
755 Central Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 723-9463
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116
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
15,742
Students
$14,926
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island include Gordon School, The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, and Our Lady Of Mercy School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Rhode Island?
116 private daycares & preschools are located in Rhode Island.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition cost is $14,926, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average tuition cost of $20,559.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island private daycares & preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is same as the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Rhode Island?
34% of private daycares & preschools in Rhode Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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