St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Portsmouth, RI
324 Corys Ln 1, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011
In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 376 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school day runs about 6.5 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 376
- Teachers
- 32 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 154 girls, 222 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
- Compared with 26 Catholic elementary schools in Rhode Island.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart 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 St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
What grades does St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart serve?
St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart?
About 376 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart?
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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