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#60 of 73 private schools in NH
St Patrick Academy
Elementary School
315 BANFIELD RD, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Hampshire private schools
#60 of 73
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St Patrick Academy
Elementary School in Portsmouth · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Patrick Academy
St Patrick Academy is a private elementary school in Portsmouth, NH. St Patrick Academy serves approximately 191 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 73 private schools in NH.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- NH avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 191 students, St Patrick Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Patrick Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Patrick Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Portsmouth, NH
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Patrick Academy (this school) | 5.1 |
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Portsmouth High School | 8.7 |
| Little Harbour School | 8.9 |
| PEEP School - Pre School Program | — |
| New Franklin School | 9.3 |
| Portsmouth Middle School | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NH
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
315 BANFIELD RD, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Patrick Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rye Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Rye), which scores notably higher. Another option is New Franklin School (rated 9.3/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mary C. Dondero Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portsmouth, see our Portsmouth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 1.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Rye Junior High School Rye | 2.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Rye Elementary School Rye | 1.9 mi | 9.6 |
| New Franklin School Portsmouth | 2.4 mi | 9.3 |
| LEARNING SKILLS ACADEMY Rye | 2.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth | 2.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Little Harbour School Portsmouth | 2.4 mi | 8.9 |
| PEEP School - Pre School Program Portsmouth | 2.4 mi | — |
| Greenland Central School Greenland | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Robert W Traip Academy Kittery | 3.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Maude H. Trefethen School New Castle | 3.8 mi | — |
| Newington Public School Newington | 4.9 mi | 8.6 |
| North Hampton School North Hampton | 5.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Eliot Elementary School Eliot | 5.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Shapleigh School Kittery | 5.4 mi | 6.8 |
| SQUAMSCOTT RIVER ACADEMY North Hampton | 6.2 mi | — |
| Horace Mitchell Primary School Kittery Point | 5.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ACORN SCHOOL Stratham | 5.1 mi | — |
| Stratham Memorial School Stratham | 5.0 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 03801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,520
Median Home Value
$647,500
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
Population
23,231
College Educated
63.4%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
22.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
42.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Learning Center Barrington, NH | 5.1 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL Hampton, NH | 5.0 |
| Newfields Elementary School Newfields, NH | 5.2 |
| Pleasant Street School Laconia, NH | 5.2 |
| HIGH MOWING SCHOOL Wilton, NH | 5.3 |
| Josiah Bartlett Elementary School Bartlett, NH | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Patrick Academy
What grades does St Patrick Academy serve?
St Patrick Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Patrick Academy?
St Patrick Academy has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Patrick Academy rank in NH?
St Patrick Academy ranks #60 of 73 private schools in NH.
What is St Patrick Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Patrick Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Patrick Academy a private school?
Yes, St Patrick Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Patrick Academy a religious school?
St Patrick Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (512) 944-5765
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