Portsmouth Abbey School vs. St. George's School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Portsmouth Abbey School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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St. George's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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School History
School Resources
Overview
Portsmouth Abbey School is a Catholic, co-educational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12.
The school is located on a beautiful 525-acre campus along Narragansett Bay, just a few miles from Newport, RI. For over 90 years, the Abbey`s liberal arts curriculum has prepared students for lives of significance and purpose.
This education is grounded in the Western intellectual tradition and teaches students to solve problems, communicate ideas, work together, and innovate.
St. George`s is a coed boarding school for grades 9-12 located on a hilltop overlooking the ocean in Newport, Rhode Island.
The school is continually evolving to meet the needs and aspirations of today`s students: Our courses offer innovative teaching in traditional subject areas. We provide opportunities for connect learning - and the chance for students to pursue ideas and interests that excite and energize them.
We are test-optional because our priority is to make a St. George`s education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
We believe that students should have the power to decide how best to present themselves to the admission committee, and we value equity during the admission process.
The spirit of community permeates our classrooms where students participate in dynamic conversations and collaborative work with their peers and teachers.
St. George`s students continue to be well-prepared by the school`s curriculum to apply to and succeed at the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1926
1896
Students Body
Total Students
337 students
380 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
74
80
Grade 10 Students
76
100
Grade 11 Students
99
100
Grade 12 Students
88
100
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
77%
Average Class Size
12
10
Number of AP Classes
16
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:5
Average SAT score
1400
1400
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(More relaxed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
(More relaxed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$69,570
$69,650
Tuition Notes
n/a
Boarding Tuition is $69650
Day Tuition is $48375
% on Financial Aid
37%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,500
$50,000
Acceptance Rate
31%
14%
Admissions Director
Brendan McGrail
Ryan Mulhern
Admissions Associate
Allie Skelley
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Abbey Singers, Amnesty International, Chess Club, Christian Community Service, Cultural Awareness at Portsmouth (CAAP), Debate Club, Future Problem Solvers, Humanities Forum, Jazz Band, Model United Nations, New England Math League, Peer Tutors, Radio Station, Red Key, Social Committee, Student Athletic Advisory Board, Student Council, The Beacon, The Gregorian, The Raven, Tuck Shop, WJHD
A Cappella, Choir, Community Service, Dragon Club, Marine Biology Club, Orchestra, Strength and Conditioning, Theater Production, Theater Tech, Women in Leadership