About the School
- James L Maher School is committed to the principles of normalization, least restrictive environment, and integration.
- We believe and our programs are based on the premise that everyone can be helped regardless of his or her disabilities.
- If this help cannot be provided by the Center, referrals are made to help the individual find the appropriate agency.
- The purpose of this Center is to promote the general welfare of individuals with disabilities, both mental and physical; to provide and/or refer cases for diagnosis and treatment; to counsel and assist parents and to develop, coordinate and advocate for programs on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for James L Maher School?
The application deadline for James L Maher School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to James L Maher School is St. George's School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints STEAM Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Daycare / Preschool
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Matunuck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
9400.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
9401.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Narragansett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
9402.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Narragansett Pier School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
9402.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
9402.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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