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St. Andrews School

St. Andrew's School is Rhode Island's perspective and possibility widening boarding and day school, grades 6-12 and postgraduate.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,800
  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Andrews School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences, ADD/ADHD
Year Founded
1893
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Andrews School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Calculus, Music Theory, Physics, Statistics
Average SAT score
1130
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,305
Acceptance Rate
63%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Ray Cross
Admissions Associate
Jaci Arnone
Endowment Size
$20.2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
24 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art, Badminton, Bike Club, Chapin, Choir, Community Service, Conditioning, Dance, Dorm Proctors, Intramural Volleyball, Lawn Games, Library, Literary Magazine, Music, National Honors Society, Peer Tutoring, Polar Saints, Project Adventure, Theatre, Walking, Weight Training, Yearbook, Yoga

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rowing

School Notes

  • St. Andrew`s delivers anessential educationthrough personal instruction, so our students build both a bedrock academic foundation for college and a set of personal learning strategies to last through a lifetime of evolving and adapting. From thought-provoking electives to our expert learning services faculty, St. Andrew`s provides a dynamic group of learners with the challenges they need to keep growing intellectually and socially.
  • St. Andrew`s students rise to higher academic expectations and build greater social confidence because they learn while immersed in our embracing, invigoratingresidential culture. At St. Andrew`s, day students and boarders alike have extraordinary access to teachers, unusual opportunities to bond with classmates from around the world, exciting co-curricular and weekend programming, and a warm and supportive peer group.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Andrews School cost?
St. Andrews School's tuition is approximately $38,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Andrews School?
The acceptance rate of St. Andrews School is 63%, which is lower than the national average of 77%.
What sports does St. Andrews School offer?
St. Andrews School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer and Tennis.
What is St. Andrews School's ranking?
St. Andrews School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrews School?
The application deadline for St. Andrews School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked RI School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,800
  • Acceptance rate: 63%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $15,597 for elementary schools and $36,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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