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St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. George's School campus looking toward Second Beach.

Best Newport County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 795 students in Newport County, RI.
The top-ranked private high schools in Newport County, RI include St. George's School and Portsmouth Abbey School.
The average acceptance rate is 23%, which is lower than the Rhode Island private high school average acceptance rate of 60%.
67% of private high schools in Newport County, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Newport County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. George's School
St. George's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. George's School campus looking toward Second Beach.
(Episcopal)
(2)
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Newport County, Rhode Island

Newport County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
James L Maher School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
Po Box 4390
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-0340
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Newport County)
This State (RI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
795 Students
9,283 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
1,152 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
62%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1310
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
31

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$69,610
$34,213
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$43,750
$17,649
Average Acceptance Rate
23%
60%
Average Endowment Size
$137.5 million
$41.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.48
# American Indian Students
2 Students
28 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
378 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
660 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
40 Students
506 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
629 Students
6,016 Students
% White Students
78%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
886 Students
% of Others Students
4%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
14 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Newport County, RI?
The top-ranked private high schools in Newport County, RI include St. George's School and Portsmouth Abbey School.
How many private high schools are located in Newport County?
3 private high schools are located in Newport County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Newport County?
67% of private high schools in Newport County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private high schools in Newport County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Newport County include: St. George's School vs. Portsmouth Abbey School, Portsmouth Abbey School vs. St. George's School

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