Rhode Island is bracing for a winter storm that could dump up to 18 inches of snow in some areas, and schools across the state are already making tough decisions. As of January 23, 2026, at 6:02 p.m. ET, several public, private, and Catholic schools have announced closures or virtual learning days for Monday, January 26. But here's where it gets tricky: not all schools have made their calls yet, leaving parents and students in a bit of a limbo. And this is the part most people miss—while some districts are opting for full closures, others are choosing virtual learning or delayed starts, creating a patchwork of schedules that can be confusing to navigate.
Why does this matter? Because knowing whether your child’s school is open, closed, or going virtual can make all the difference in planning for a safe and stress-free day. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of school closures and virtual learning days to help you stay informed. But here’s the controversial part: Is it fair for some schools to close entirely while others push forward with virtual learning? Does this widen the gap between students who have access to reliable technology and those who don’t? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Rhode Island Public School Updates
Closed on Monday, January 26:
- Barrington Public Schools
- Little Compton Public Schools
- Middletown Public Schools
- Newport Public Schools
- Pawtucket Public Schools
- Portsmouth Public Schools
- Woonsocket Public Schools
Virtual Learning Day on Monday, January 26:
- Bristol-Warren Public Schools
- Johnston Public Schools
- The MET
- The MET - East Bay
- Tiverton Public Schools
Delayed Start on Monday, January 26:
No announcements yet from the following districts, leaving many families in suspense:
- Burrillville Public Schools
- Central Falls Public Schools
- Chariho Regional Public Schools
- Compass School
- Coventry Public Schools
- Cranston Public School
- Cumberland Public Schools
- East Greenwich Public Schools
- East Providence Public Schools
- Exeter West Greenwich Public Schools
- Foster-Glocester Elementary and Regional Schools
- Kingston Hill Academy
- Lincoln Public Schools
- Narragansett Public Schools
- North Kingstown Schools
- North Providence Public Schools
- North Smithfield Public Schools
- Providence Public Schools
- RI School for the Deaf
- Scituate Public Schools
- South Kingstown Public Schools
- Smithfield Public Schools
- Warwick Public Schools
- West Bay Collaborative
- West Warwick Public Schools
- William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School
Rhode Island Private School Updates
Closed on Monday, January 26:
- Action Based Enterprises
- ANLI Academy
- Hillside Alternative Program
Virtual Learning Day on Monday, January 26:
- Bradley School - Portsmouth
- Eleanor Briggs School
Delayed Start on Monday, January 26:
No announcements yet from the following schools:
- Aim High Academy
- Barrington Christian Academy
- Bradley School North
- Community Christian School
- Community Prep. School
- Cornerstone School
- French-American School
- George N. Hunt Campus School
- Gordon School
- Groden Center Inc.
- Islamic School of RI
- Jewish Community Day School
- Lincoln School
- Meadowbrook Waldorf School
- Providence Montessori Community School of RI
- Providence Moses Brown School
- Mount Pleasant Academy
- Ocean State Montessori School
- Ocean State Academy
- Pathways Strategic Teaching Center
- Providence Country Day School
- Providence Hebrew Day
- Quest Montessori School
- RI Alternative Academy
- RI Philharmonic Music School
- Rocky Hill Country Day School
- South County Montessori School
- San Miguel School
- Sargent Rehabilitation Center
- School One
- Sophia Academy
- St. Andrew's School
- Spurwink School
- Strides Academy
- The Croft School
- Tides School
- Trinity Christian Academy
- West Bay Christian Academy
- Wheeler School
- Wolf School
- Youth Build Preparatory Academy
Rhode Island Catholic School Updates
Closed on Monday, January 26:
- All Saints Academy
- Good Shepherd Regional School
- Monsignor Clarke School
- Mount St. Charles
- Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
- Prout School
- St. Luke School
- St. Mary's Bay View
- St. Philip School
- St. Philomena School
- St. Rocco School
- St. Thomas Regional School
Delayed Start on Monday, January 26:
No announcements yet from the following schools:
- Bishop Hendricken High School
- Bishop McVinney Regional School
- Blessed Sacrament School
- Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope
- Father John V. Doyle School
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School
- LaSalle Academy
- Mercymount Country Day
- Our Lady of Mercy
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Paul School
- St. Cecilia School
- St. Joseph School - West Warwick
- St. Kevin School
- St. Augustine School
- St. Margaret School
- St. Mary School-Cranston
- St. Patrick Academy
- St. Peter School
- St. Pius V School
- St. Raphael Academy
- St. Rose of Lima School
- St. Teresa School - Pawtucket
Weather Watch: The National Weather Service predicts the snow will start early Sunday, January 25, with the heaviest snowfall overnight into Monday morning, making for a messy commute. Stay safe, and don’t forget to support local journalism by subscribing to keep our community informed. What’s your take on how schools are handling this storm? Let us know in the comments!
