Portsmouth Abbey School vs. St. George's School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Portsmouth Abbey School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
St. George's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1926
1896
Students Body
Total Students
337 students
380 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
74
80
Grade 10 Students
76
100
Grade 11 Students
99
100
Grade 12 Students
88
100
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
77%
Average Class Size
12
10
Number of AP Classes
16
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
5:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1400
1400
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(More relaxed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
(More relaxed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$69,570
$69,650
Tuition Notes
n/a
Boarding Tuition is $69650
Day Tuition is $48375
% on Financial Aid
37%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,500
$50,000
Acceptance Rate
31%
14%
Admissions Director
Brendan McGrail
Ryan Mulhern
Admissions Associate
Allie Skelley
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
17
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Abbey SingersAmnesty International
Chess ClubChristian Community Service
Cultural Awareness at Portsmouth (CAAP)Debate Club
Future Problem SolversHumanities Forum
Jazz BandModel United Nations
New England Math LeaguePeer Tutors
Radio StationRed Key
Social CommitteeStudent Athletic Advisory Board
Student CouncilThe Beacon
The GregorianThe Raven
Tuck ShopWJHD
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community ServiceMarine Biology Club
Women in Leadership
Arts and Music Programs:
A CappellaChoir
OrchestraTheater Production
Theater Tech
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dragon ClubStrength and Conditioning