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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
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
Gaudet Learning Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
0.3 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Middletown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-7250
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9434
0.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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