The Bradley School in Portsmouth, RI is a nonsectarian co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 12 within a suburban community.
The school enrolls 78 students supported by 11 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
Approximately 8% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the suburban locale.
Located near other Portsmouth private schools, The Bradley School offers specialized programs in a community with several K–12 and middle/high school private options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Beatriz Medeiros, Former Bradley School Student who overcame significant challenges and is now working and supporting herself.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Bradley School?
The Bradley School famous alumni include: Beatriz Medeiros, Former Bradley School Student who overcame significant challenges and is now working and supporting herself..
When is the application deadline for The Bradley School?
The application deadline for The Bradley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Bradley School is Portsmouth Abbey School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St Philomena School of the Sacred Heart (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beginnings-the Children's School (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Portsmouth Abbey School ![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]( "Portsmouth Abbey School Photo")
(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beginnings-the Children's School
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 5 students Tuition listed
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo")
(Catholic)
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Portsmouth Abbey School ![Portsmouth Abbey School Photo]( "Portsmouth Abbey School Photo")
(Catholic)
285 Corys Ln
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Gate Christian Academy
(Christian)
397 Bay St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 730-1735
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 730-1735
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 98 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Third Baptist Church Christian School
(Baptist)
260 Stafford Rd
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
7.2 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 17 students
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
8.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo")
(Catholic)
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
All Saints STEAM Academy ![All Saints STEAM Academy Photo]( "All Saints STEAM Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
915 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-4300
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
St. Stanislaus School ![St. Stanislaus School Photo]( "St. Stanislaus School Photo")
(Catholic)
37 Rockland St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-6771
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-6771
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beginnings-the Children's School
Montessori School
1985 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-5850
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 5 students Tuition listed
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Photo")
(Catholic)
127 State St
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-8455
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11
Bright Ideas Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
9405.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
9407.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
9407.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
9407.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
9407.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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