St. Michaels Country Day School vs. The Pennfield School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Michaels Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Student Body
The Pennfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Overview
St. Michael's Country Day School Teaches the value of integrity, responsibility, tolerance, respect, and compassion
Provides an environment that allows for security, risk-taking, and personal growth,
Educates the whole child by focusing on cognitive, affective, and physical development,
Provides a creative, comprehensive, preparatory curriculum, Offers avenues of support for the unique and varied learning needs of all students,
Fosters creative talent by exposing students to a variety of individual and collaborative experiences in the visual and performing arts,
Offers interscholastic team sports which blend individual skills with the concepts of team, play, team goals, and sportsmanship,
Cultivates relevant experiences in technology and information literacy that will enable students to respond productively to the 21st century,
Endorses global awareness through good citizenship, social responsibility, and community service.
When you walk into The Pennfield School, you see the words "Joy, Understanding, and Respect" over the main entry.
These are the three words that define the School and its philosophy.
While the building is new and sits on 19 breath-taking acres, the School holds true to its traditional roots and its values.
A family-oriented school, Pennfield creates a partnership among all its members.
Children leave Pennfield having acquired a true love of learning and a confidence to excel at the secondary school level.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1941
1971
Students Body
Total Students
221 students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
10
12
Pre-K Students
43
26
Kindergarten Students
19
18
Grade 1 Students
17
18
Grade 2 Students
16
18
Grade 3 Students
22
18
Grade 4 Students
18
18
Grade 5 Students
24
18
Grade 6 Students
13
24
Grade 7 Students
13
24
Grade 8 Students
26
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
12
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,950
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Tuition Notes
Preschool and Prekindergarten (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM): $12,800
Kindergarten (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM): $20,950
Grade 1 – Grade 4 (7:50 AM – 2:50 PM): $21,950
Grade 5 -Grade 8 (7:50 AM – 2:50 PM): $24,950
$11750 for full day PS and PK . $15,250 K-3 $16,800 4-5 $21,500 6th-8th
% on Financial Aid
60%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Erin Schmidt
Kristin Emory
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Drama, Student Council, Studio Art, Yearbook
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