The Pennfield School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Portsmouth, RI
110 Sandy Point Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Portsmouth
- Serving families in Portsmouth since at least 2011
The Pennfield School is an independent private school in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 127 students and around 44 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 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
- 127
- Teachers
- 2.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 43.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 51 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary 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
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pennfield 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 The Pennfield School
What grades does The Pennfield School serve?
The Pennfield School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Pennfield School?
About 127 students, with 44 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pennfield 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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