Portsmouth Abbey School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Portsmouth, RI
285 Corys Ln, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools nationwide
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011
In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Portsmouth Abbey School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 337 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic high schools nationwide. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 337
- Teachers
- 43.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 165 girls, 172 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic high schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- National Independent Private Schools Association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Portsmouth Abbey School whether it takes part.
- Scholarship Organizations tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Portsmouth Abbey School
What grades does Portsmouth Abbey School serve?
Portsmouth Abbey School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Portsmouth Abbey School?
About 337 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Portsmouth Abbey School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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