You’re One of a Kind.
So Are We.
School One is a progressive, private high school in Rhode Island where students from many different backgrounds come together in a supportive community. Since 1973, School One students have pursued meaningful questions through interdisciplinary coursework and sophisticated arts instruction. Never “one-size-fits-all,” School One’s approach builds on each student’s strengths and interests. Our graduates go on to top-ranked colleges, art schools, and most importantly, go on to lead lives of caring and compassion.
“School One is a rare blend of rigorous, non-competitive, and supportive. Our small classes are similar to college seminars — filled with student voices, debate, and meaningful questions about the world.”
School One's flexible environment is well suited to accommodate International students and students with mild to moderate special education needs.
School One does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Camp Registration is open!
The Summer Institute at School One is a summer camp offered to students in grades 7-12.
With only 6-12 campers per session, students receive individualized attention and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment. Offerings include creative writing, visual art, crafts, D&D and more.
More than just a summer camp, our program fosters confidence and a love for creativity.
Write Rhode Island Announces Winners of the 2026 Short Fiction Contest
More than a hundred guests gathered to celebrate the winners of the Write Rhode Island Short Fiction Contest in an inspiring event of storytelling and recognition.
This year, twenty standout stories rose to the top from a highly competitive list, selected by a panel of more than 50 first-round judges—including local authors, educators, editors, and community leaders. Final selections were made by the program’s co-creators, Hester Kaplan and Taylor Polites, alongside guest judges Cathy G. Johnson and Naimah Petigny.
Congressman Gabe Amo honored the students with official citations, enthusiastic applause, and well-deserved prizes—recognizing not just their achievements, but the power of their voices.
