The overall responsibility for public education in Rhode Island is delegated to the State Board of Regents. School committees govern local schools and meet uniform standards set by the Board. All schools provide kindergarten classes, special education classes, and transportation for special education students.
Parochial schools are available in most communities.
Proprietary schools, nursery schools, and day care centers operate under state supervision. In 1996, Rhode Island high schools graduated 7,734 students.