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
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.
Donate via 401Gives so School One gets more notice
401Gives is School One’s largest annual fundraiser and we’ve been in the top 10 of RI nonprofits for the past two years!
Help us keep the momentum going so even more people will know the value of School One — together we can support our students and school community. The difference you make is tangible every day as families benefit from financial aid, students enjoy access to technology, and teachers select the resources necessary for meaningful learning and growth.
Make your donation between 6 a.m. on March 31 and 6 p.m. on April 1 on our401Gives page. School One Families should use the Families 401Gives page.
