The Pennfield School vs. St. Michaels Country Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Pennfield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
St. Michaels Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Student Body
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1971
1941
Students Body
Total Students
218 students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
10
Pre-K Students
26
43
Kindergarten Students
18
19
Grade 1 Students
18
17
Grade 2 Students
18
16
Grade 3 Students
18
22
Grade 4 Students
18
18
Grade 5 Students
18
24
Grade 6 Students
24
13
Grade 7 Students
24
13
Grade 8 Students
24
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
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Average Class Size
16
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$20,950
Tuition Notes
$11750 for full day PS and PK . $15,250 K-3 $16,800 4-5 $21,500 6th-8th
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
% on Financial Aid
34%
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Kristin Emory
Erin Schmidt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Drama, Student Council, Studio Art, Yearbook