Special education schools in Rhode Island
15 statewide. Schools whose main program is special education.
By city
- Special education schools in East Providence (8)
- Special education schools in Providence (8)
- Special education schools in Pawtucket (6)
- Special education schools in West Warwick (6)
- Special education schools in Cranston (5)
- Special education schools in Johnston (5)
- Special education schools in East Greenwich (4)
- Special education schools in Warwick (4)
The 15 largest
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean State Academy | K-12 | 184 |
| Rhode Island Alternative Academy | 1-12 | 98 |
| Sargent Rehabilitation Center | PreK-12 | 94 |
| Harmony Hill School | 4-12 | 82 |
| Pathways Strategic Teaching Center | 1-12 | 76 |
| The Wolf School | 2-8 | 72 |
| The Groden Center | 2-12 | 66 |
| Cornerstone School | PreK-12 | 37 |
| Mount Pleasant Academy | K-8 | 30 |
| Eleanor Briggs School | 1-11 | 29 |
| Tides School | 8-12 | 22 |
| Action Based Enterprises School | 1-6 | 13 |
| Ocean Tides School | 8-12 | 13 |
| Tavares Ed. Center | PreK-12 | 12 |
| Hillside Alternative Program | 8-12 | 12 |
Other kinds of school in Rhode Island
- Christian schools in Rhode Island
- Catholic schools in Rhode Island
- Montessori schools in Rhode Island
- Private high schools in Rhode Island
- Private elementary schools in Rhode Island
- Private middle schools in Rhode Island
- Private schools with kindergarten in Rhode Island
- Private schools with pre-K in Rhode Island
- All private schools in Rhode Island
What Rhode Island pays
Rhode Island Tax Credits for Contributions to Scholarship Organizations Tax-credit scholarship
About $3,245 on average (2024) Each scholarship organization sets the amount. The average is from EdChoice.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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