James L Maher School is committed to the principles of normalization, least restrictive environment, and integration.
We believe and our programs are based on the premise that everyone can be helped regardless of his or her disabilities.
If this help cannot be provided by the Center, referrals are made to help the individual find the appropriate agency.
The purpose of this Center is to promote the general welfare of individuals with disabilities, both mental and physical; to provide and/or refer cases for diagnosis and treatment; to counsel and assist parents and to develop, coordinate and advocate for programs on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for James L Maher School?
The application deadline for James L Maher School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to James L Maher School is St. George's School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints STEAM Academy (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
Bright Ideas Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Kinderart Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
372 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
5.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
The Prout School ![The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.]( "The Prout School Photo - The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school educating students in southern Rhode Island for more than 50 years.")
(Catholic)
4640 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-9262
10.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bradley School-south
Special Program Emphasis
31 Fairfield Way
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 606-4100
10.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
110 Sandy Point Ave Litle Slocum Farm
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-4646
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
324 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0268
5.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Bradley School
Special Education School
2820 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 606-8300
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5
Bright Ideas Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1272 W Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0055
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Kinderart Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
146 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-0685
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
143 Peckham Ln
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9251
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
180 Rhode Island Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 849-5970
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
9400.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
9401.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(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
9402.3 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
9402.3 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
9402.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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