For the 2024 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 645 students located throughout Rhode Island.
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Top Rhode Island Boarding Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
63 Federal Road
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 246-1230
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 220 students
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 $76,378 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Rhode Island?
St. Andrew's School, founded in 1893, is the oldest boarding school in Rhode Island.
What boarding school in Rhode Island has the lowest acceptance rates?
Portsmouth Abbey School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (31%) in Rhode Island.
What boarding school in Rhode Island has the highest average SAT scores?
Portsmouth Abbey School has the highest average SAT scores (1400) in Rhode Island.
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