Very Good
#12 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 17% of private schools
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
Elementary School · Portsmouth, RI
A private elementary school in Portsmouth, RI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
324 CORYS LN 1, Portsmouth, RI 02871
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
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Where St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average364/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,135
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,577/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Howard Hathaway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| The Pennfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Sea Rose Montessori Co-opPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 3.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is listed in Portsmouth, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a private elementary school in Portsmouth, RI, serving approximately 355 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common 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 students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart?
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart?
The student-teacher ratio at St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart rank in RI?
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart ranks #12 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart's MySchoolScout rating?
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart a private school?
Yes, St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart 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 Philomena School of the Sacred Heart a religious school?
St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Newport County
- Phone
- (401) 683-0268
- Area population (ZIP 02871)
- 17,635
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02871; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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