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Portsmouth Abbey School Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (RI)
The Pennfield School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (RI)

Portsmouth Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,072 students in Portsmouth, RI, 34% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, RI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
40% of private schools in Portsmouth, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,072
  • Average Tuition: $36,035
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Portsmouth, RI School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,072
  • Average Tuition: $36,035
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Portsmouth, RI School Trends

Top Ranked Portsmouth Private Schools (2026-27)

The Pennfield School Photo
The Pennfield School
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
(1)
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Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Portsmouth Abbey School
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
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Map of Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
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
(3)
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Map of Beginnings-the Children's School
Beginnings-the Children's School
Gr: K | 5 students
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
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Map of The Bradley School
The Bradley School
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
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Portsmouth, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sea Rose Montessori Co-op
Sea Rose Montessori Co-op
Gr: PK-3 | 35 students
Montessori School
324 E Main Road- St.marys Church
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(617) 697-6563
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Portsmouth, RI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,072
Students
$36,035
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portsmouth)
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
165 Schools
# Students
1,072 Students
22,902 Students
% Students of Color
11%
28%
0.39
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
41 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
631 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
1,762 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
1,340 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
842 Students
12,205 Students
% White Students
77%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
6,065 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
117 Teachers
2,320 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,035
$19,241
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,750
$9,473
Average Endowment Size
$45 million
$33.8 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, RI include Portsmouth Abbey School, The Pennfield School, and Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth?
5 private schools are located in Portsmouth.
How diverse are private schools in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth?
40% of private schools in Portsmouth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Portsmouth include: Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart vs. The Pennfield School

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