The Bradley School

2820 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
www.bradleyschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The Bradley School in Portsmouth, RI is a nonsectarian co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 12 within a suburban community.
  • The school enrolls 78 students supported by 11 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
  • Approximately 8% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the suburban locale.
  • Located near other Portsmouth private schools, The Bradley School offers specialized programs in a community with several K–12 and middle/high school private options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Beatriz Medeiros, Former Bradley School Student who overcame significant challenges and is now working and supporting herself. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Bradley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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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