St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked RI School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 452 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,175
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Nursery	18
Pre-K	40
Kind	41
1	36
2	49
3	48
4	44
5	44
6	45
7	47
8	40

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Academic support available

Year Founded

1953

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

452 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

22 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

View Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,175

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

22%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

LacrosseSoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BandHandbell Choir

HomeworkKarate

NatureScience

Yoga and many more!

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtChorus

School Notes

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 450 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.

Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a faith community of hope, excellence, dignity, companionship, and gentleness. Our values are the pillars that hold upour identity as a Catholic school inspired by the charism of our founding Religious Order, The Society Faithful Companions of Jesus. They also commit us to theGoals & Criteriathat animate us as a school of the Sacred Heart. Our vision as an educational community is guided by these values and goals that we strive, with courage and confidence, to live out and share.
We are a community of Hope-
Hopecommits us to the goal ofseeking a personal and active faith in God. Hope is a faith-based attitude of mind and heart which enables us to think, speak, and act knowing that we are all made and loved by God. Our hope is that, through our relationship with God, we grow into our best self, with joy for life, and the generosity to use our gifts and talents to serve God, others and creation.
We are a community of Excellence-
Excellencecommits us to the goal ofembracing a deep respect for intellectual values.We set the highest possible standards in supporting each other as we strive to achieve our personal best and become what God has called us to be. Our commitment to excellence requires us to care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible.
We are a community of Dignity-
Dignitycommits us to the goal ofdeveloping a social awareness that impels to action. It is essential that the dignity of each and every person is recognized as a human person made in the image of God. It requires us to examine, teach, and promote healthy relationships and structures within our school, community, and in the world. We are called to challenge opinions and actions that contradict Gospel values and require us to stand shoulder to shoulder with the oppressed.
We are a community of Companionship-
Companionshipcommits us to the goal ofbuilding community as a Christian value.The unique giftedness of every person in our faith community is recognized, developed, and celebrated when we work together in an atmosphere of support and respect. Guided by Gospel values, we seek to build a community where we reflect God`s love, support each other, and strive for the common good.
We are a community of Gentleness-
Gentlenesscommits us to the goal ofsupporting personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Gentle strength is the fruit of authentic self-possession that has been gained through daily growth in self-understanding as we seek to be kind to ourselves, others, and all of God`s creation. Our spirit of gentleness guides us towards making wise choices that transform the world for good.

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart cost?

St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart's tuition is approximately $11,175 for private students.

What schools are St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart often compared to?

St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is often viewed alongside schools like The Pennfield School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart offer?

St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart's ranking?

St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart?

The application deadline for St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 2/11/2019

We love St. Phil`s. Our child is getting an excellent education. We love where the school is going and all the improvements made to security. The teachers and principal are so kind and attentive. We couldn`t be happier.

- Posted by Parent - Parent

5 8/11/2018

Saint Philomena School is great. We are so happy.

- Posted by Parent - Trip

5 7/6/2015

This is a great school, the children and staff are so kind. If you are looking for a catholic school but switching from a public school, this is obviously the place to go. Every grade has great kids, which not many schools have. The teachers are always willing to give extra help to the kids, in the morning and after school. Some schools just focus on sports, but not st. phil's. They turn their attention to the arts. They have the play each year, art shows, and two concerts a year with the band, music ministry, hand bells, and violins. Just an awesome school. Forever, St. Phil's!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - law82

Endorse St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 01, 2026

How Much Homework Is Too Much?

Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.

September 01, 2026

Learning Support Without a Formal Program

Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.

September 01, 2026

Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor

Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

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).