For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,069 students in Portsmouth, RI (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,224 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, RI include The Pennfield School, Portsmouth Abbey School and St Philomena School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
40% of private schools in Portsmouth, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Portsmouth Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
Portsmouth Abbey School![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]( "Portsmouth Abbey School Photo")
(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
Beginnings-the Children's School
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Grades: K
| 5 students
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Grades: 1-12
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top ranked private schools in Portsmouth, RI include The Pennfield School, Portsmouth Abbey School and St Philomena School.
How many private schools are located in Portsmouth, RI?
5 private schools are located in Portsmouth, RI.
How diverse are private schools in Portsmouth, RI?
Portsmouth, RI private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Rhode Island private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Portsmouth, RI go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Portsmouth, RI are educated in private schools (compared to the RI state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portsmouth, RI?
40% of private schools in Portsmouth, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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