St. Andrew's School

63 Federal Rd Barrington, RI 02806
www.standrews-ri.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $47,250
  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Andrew's School Photo #1 - Tailored teaching in small classes
St. Andrew's School Photo #2 - St. Andrew's 80-acre campus is located in beautiful Barrington, RI
St. Andrew's School Photo #3 - Fostering a community through kindness and empathy in our diverse student population representing 20 countries
St. Andrew's School Photo #4 - Individualized attention to meet every student's needs
St. Andrew's School Photo #5 - Prioritizing holistic development
St. Andrew's School Photo #6 - Finding balance in athletics
St. Andrew's School Photo #7 - Pursuing performing arts
St. Andrew's School Photo #8 - Sparking creativity through visual arts
St. Andrew's School Photo #9 - Challenging oneself to aim high
St. Andrew's School Photo #10 - Hands-on, project-based learning

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $47,250
  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Andrew's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences, ADD/ADHD
Year Founded
1893
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Campus Size
80 acres
School Motto
At St. Andrew’s, you can take risks, you can be curious, you can find balance, you can overcome challenges, you can discover new passions.

Student Body

Total Students
212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
10 students
Average SAT score
1130
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
24 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
CalculusMusic Theory
PhysicsStatistics

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,305
Acceptance Rate
63%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jaci Arnone
Admissions Associate
Elizabeth Michaud
Application URL
Endowment Size
$20.2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Mascot
Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ArtBadminton
Bike ClubChapin
ChoirCommunity Service
ConditioningDance
Dorm ProctorsIntramural Volleyball
Lawn GamesLibrary
Literary MagazineMusic
National Honors SocietyPeer Tutoring
Polar SaintsProject Adventure
TheatreWalking
Weight TrainingYearbook
Yoga


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rowing

School Notes

  • St. Andrew's empowers students to discover their unique value and embrace their full potential. Founded in 1893, St. Andrew's School is a boarding and day school in Barrington, RI serving grades 6-12 and postgraduate.
  • St. Andrew`s delivers anessential educationthrough personal instruction, so our students build both a bedrock academic foundation for college and a set of personal learning strategies to last through a lifetime of evolving and adapting. From thought-provoking electives to our expert learning services faculty, St. Andrew`s provides a dynamic group of learners with the challenges they need to keep growing intellectually and socially.
  • St. Andrew`s students rise to higher academic expectations and build greater social confidence because they learn while immersed in our embracing, invigoratingresidential culture. At St. Andrew`s, day students and boarders alike have extraordinary access to teachers, unusual opportunities to bond with classmates from around the world, exciting co-curricular and weekend programming, and a warm and supportive peer group.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Demetris Nichols, NBA player -
    • Karen A. Pelczarski, prominent attorney -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Andrew's School cost?
St. Andrew's School's tuition is approximately $47,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Andrew's School?
The acceptance rate of St. Andrew's School is 63%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.
Who are famous alumni from St. Andrew's School?
St. Andrew's School famous alumni include: Demetris Nichols, NBA player and Karen A. Pelczarski, prominent attorney.
Does St. Andrew's School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Andrew's School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. Andrew's School offer?
St. Andrew's School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, E-sports, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash and Tennis.
What is St. Andrew's School's ranking?
St. Andrew's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew's School?
The application deadline for St. Andrew's School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $20,792 for elementary schools and $34,213 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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