Roger Williams Academy (Closed 2024)

Roger Williams originally came to New England as a resident of the Colony of Massachusetts.
He found himself to be in serious disagreement with the combination of Church and State in that colony, and eventually returned to England and received a charter to found the Colony of Rhode Island.
The principles that were established in Rhode Island included the freedom to worship God in any church, without a State Church.
There was a clear separation of Church and State. Schools were established by the various Churches in Rhode Island rather than the State.
This fact permitted the parents to maintain control of the education received by their children, allowing them to be trained in moral and ethical disciplines based on the parents desired faith system.
Roger Williams Academy is a Christian school. Moral and ethical standards, and wisdom literature is taken from the Bible.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-10

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Roger Williams Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Roger Williams Academy?
The application deadline for Roger Williams Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Roger Williams Academy located?
Roger Williams Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.

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