Top 5 Best Newport County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,840 students in Newport County, RI (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,470 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Newport County, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Newport County, RI include The Pennfield School, St Philomena School and Portsmouth Abbey School.
The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
36% of private schools in Newport County, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Newport County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Pennfield School
The Pennfield School Photo - The Pennfield School
(1)
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
St. George's School
St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of campus from the northwest.
(Episcopal)
(1)
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
St Philomena School
(Catholic)
(3)
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
All Saints STEAM Academy
(Catholic)
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Grades: NS-8
| students
Beginnings-the Children's School
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Grades: K
| 5 students
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Grades: 1-12
| 78 students
Bright Ideas Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Grades: NS-K
| 50 students
Kinderart Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Grades: K
| 43 students
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newport County, Rhode Island

Newport County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
James L Maher School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
Po Box 4390
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-0340
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newport County, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Newport County, RI include The Pennfield School, St Philomena School and Portsmouth Abbey School.
How many private schools are located in Newport County, RI?
11 private schools are located in Newport County, RI.
How diverse are private schools in Newport County, RI?
Newport County, RI private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Newport County, RI go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Newport County, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newport County, RI?
36% of private schools in Newport County, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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