St Philomena School vs. The Pennfield School
Should I attend St Philomena School or The Pennfield School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
The Pennfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
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.
When you walk into The Pennfield School, you see the words "Joy, Understanding, and Respect" over the main entry.
These are the three words that define the School and its philosophy.
While the building is new and sits on 19 breath-taking acres, the School holds true to its traditional roots and its values.
A family-oriented school, Pennfield creates a partnership among all its members.
Children leave Pennfield having acquired a true love of learning and a confidence to excel at the secondary school level.
Grades Offered
NS-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2009
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Academic support available
n/a
Year Founded
1953
1971
Students Body
Total Students
431 students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
12
Pre-K Students
35
26
Kindergarten Students
34
18
Grade 1 Students
44
18
Grade 2 Students
45
18
Grade 3 Students
38
18
Grade 4 Students
36
18
Grade 5 Students
43
18
Grade 6 Students
48
24
Grade 7 Students
42
24
Grade 8 Students
48
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
90%
Average Class Size
22
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
$11750 for full day PS and PK . $15,250 K-3 $16,800 4-5 $21,500 6th-8th
% on Financial Aid
11%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kristin Emory
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art, Band, Chess, Chinese, Chorus, Handbell Choir, Homework, Karate, Nature, Science, Tennis Clinics, Yoga and many more!
n/a