St Philomena School

Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, Sacred Heart school community founded and inspired by the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus and sponsored and animated by the Religious of the Sacred Heart to educate the heart, mind, body, and spirit of all God's children. Our school is part of the 25 member schools in the Network of Scared Heart Schools of the United States and Canada.
Each day we welcome 430 students in Preschool through Grade 8.
Our students come from 22 cities and towns in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart's mission is to foster the courage and confidence of children to discover, develop and use their God-given gifts and talents to transform the world for good.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Academic support available
Year Founded
1953
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009

Student Body

Total Students
431 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St Philomena School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
11%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess, Chinese, Nature, Yoga and many more!

Club or Organization:
Band, Handbell Choir, Homework, Karate, Science, Tennis Clinics

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Chorus

School Notes

  • Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a faith community of hope, excellence, dignity, companionship, and gentleness. Our values are the pillars that hold upour identity as a Catholic school inspired by the charism of our founding Religious Order, The Society Faithful Companions of Jesus. They also commit us to theGoals & Criteriathat animate us as a school of the Sacred Heart. Our vision as an educational community is guided by these values and goals that we strive, with courage and confidence, to live out and share.
  • We are a community of Hope-
  • Hopecommits us to the goal ofseeking a personal and active faith in God. Hope is a faith-based attitude of mind and heart which enables us to think, speak, and act knowing that we are all made and loved by God. Our hope is that, through our relationship with God, we grow into our best self, with joy for life, and the generosity to use our gifts and talents to serve God, others and creation.
  • We are a community of Excellence-
  • Excellencecommits us to the goal ofembracing a deep respect for intellectual values.We set the highest possible standards in supporting each other as we strive to achieve our personal best and become what God has called us to be. Our commitment to excellence requires us to care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible.
  • We are a community of Dignity-
  • Dignitycommits us to the goal ofdeveloping a social awareness that impels to action. It is essential that the dignity of each and every person is recognized as a human person made in the image of God. It requires us to examine, teach, and promote healthy relationships and structures within our school, community, and in the world. We are called to challenge opinions and actions that contradict Gospel values and require us to stand shoulder to shoulder with the oppressed.
  • We are a community of Companionship-
  • Companionshipcommits us to the goal ofbuilding community as a Christian value.The unique giftedness of every person in our faith community is recognized, developed, and celebrated when we work together in an atmosphere of support and respect. Guided by Gospel values, we seek to build a community where we reflect God`s love, support each other, and strive for the common good.
  • We are a community of Gentleness-
  • Gentlenesscommits us to the goal ofsupporting personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Gentle strength is the fruit of authentic self-possession that has been gained through daily growth in self-understanding as we seek to be kind to ourselves, others, and all of God`s creation. Our spirit of gentleness guides us towards making wise choices that transform the world for good.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St Philomena School often compared to?
St Philomena Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Pennfield School, St. Michaels Country Day School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St Philomena School offer?
St Philomena School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St Philomena School's ranking?
St Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St Philomena School?
The application deadline for St Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
We love St. Phil`s. Our child is getting an excellent education. We love where the school is going and all the improvements made to security. The teachers and principal are so kind and attentive. We couldn`t be happier.
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5  
Saint Philomena School is great. We are so happy.
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5  
This is a great school, the children and staff are so kind. If you are looking for a catholic school but switching from a public school, this is obviously the place to go. Every grade has great kids, which not many schools have. The teachers are always willing to give extra help to the kids, in the morning and after school. Some schools just focus on sports, but not st. phil's. They turn their attention to the arts. They have the play each year, art shows, and two concerts a year with the band, music ministry, hand bells, and violins. Just an awesome school. Forever, St. Phil's!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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