Excellent
#4 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 5% of private schools
Portsmouth Abbey School
High School
285 CORYS LN, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
334
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
8.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Rhode Island private schools
#4 of 65
In Portsmouth
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School is a private high school in Portsmouth, RI. Portsmouth Abbey School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Portsmouth Abbey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 65 private schools in RI.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- RI avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Portsmouth Abbey School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Portsmouth Abbey School 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 Portsmouth Abbey School compares to the 4 public schools in Portsmouth, RI
Student Demographics
All Schools in Portsmouth
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth Abbey School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Melville School | 7.6 |
| Portsmouth High School | 9.4 |
| Howard Hathaway School | 7.4 |
| Portsmouth Middle School | 7.0 |
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 RI.
Data Unavailable
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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 RI
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
285 CORYS LN, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Portsmouth Abbey School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Portsmouth High School (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mt. Hope High School (rated 8.3/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Bristol), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Middletown High School (rated 8.1/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Middletown), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Portsmouth, see our Portsmouth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PHILOMENA SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Portsmouth | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Melville School Portsmouth | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Portsmouth High School Portsmouth | 1.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth | 3.3 mi | 7.0 |
| THE PENNFIELD SCHOOL Portsmouth | 3.5 mi | 7.4 |
| SEA ROSE MONTESSORI CO-OP Portsmouth | 3.8 mi | — |
| Fort Barton School Tiverton | 3.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Colt Andrews School Bristol | 4.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Guiteras School Bristol | 5.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Forest Avenue School Middletown | 5.3 mi | 4.8 |
| ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Middletown | 5.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Gaudet Middle School Middletown | 5.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Gaudet Learning Academy Middletown | 5.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Middletown High School Middletown | 5.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Mt. Hope High School Bristol | 6.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Rockwell School Bristol | 6.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport | 6.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Aquidneck School Middletown | 7.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Pocasset School Tiverton | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02871 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,135
Median Home Value
$539,700
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
Population
17,635
College Educated
59.6%
Homeownership
80.5%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Median Age
47.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep High Cumberland, RI | 8.3 |
| ST ANDREWS SCHOOL Barrington, RI | 8.4 |
| Scituate High School North Scituate, RI | 8.4 |
| Tiverton High School Tiverton, RI | 8.5 |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Regional West Greenwich, RI | 8.6 |
| Narragansett High School Narragansett, RI | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Portsmouth Abbey School
What grades does Portsmouth Abbey School serve?
Portsmouth Abbey School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Portsmouth Abbey School?
Portsmouth Abbey School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Abbey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Abbey School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Portsmouth Abbey School rank in RI?
Portsmouth Abbey School ranks #4 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Portsmouth Abbey School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portsmouth Abbey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Portsmouth Abbey School a private school?
Yes, Portsmouth Abbey School 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 Portsmouth Abbey School a religious school?
Portsmouth Abbey School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Newport County
- Phone
- (401) 683-2000
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