Admission Office
admissions@portsmouthabbey.org
Announcement
Portsmouth Abbey School student named Presidential Scholar, one of only 121 in the nation. Jennifer Shon '25 has been recognized as one of the most distinguished high school graduates in the United States.
School events
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Portsmouth, RI
19:00-20:00 US & Canada Eastern Time
Dr. Brendan McGrail
bmcgrail@portsmouthabbey.org
School performance of the Fall Play
Portsmouth, RI
13:00-14:00 US & Canada Eastern Time
Dr. Brendan McGrail
bmcgrail@portsmouthabbey.org
Fall Sports Awards Assembly
Portsmouth, RI
18:30-19:30 US & Canada Eastern Time
Dr. Brendan McGrail
bmcgrail@portsmouthabbey.org
Performing Arts Night
School Overview
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Teaching Knowledge and Grace
Rigorous Academics
Outstanding Visual and Performing Arts and Athletics
Western Intellectual Tradition
Beautiful, Safe and Friendly Campus
Portsmouth Abbey School is the nation's leading Catholic Benedictine coeducational boarding school. The School was founded in 1926 by Father Hugh Diman, a Benedictine monk and first Headmaster. Students grow in knowledge and grace as they tackle rigorous classes taught in the Western intellectual tradition. Students actively serve others through service trips to Lourdes, France, and the community service program. Portsmouth Abbey School is academically challenging and a friendly, safe, and nurturing place to go to school. Student interests are supported by caring and talented faculty. Located near Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 525 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Aquidneck Club. This location provides a safe and engaging environment for 350 students in grades 9-12. It has 43 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, and extraordinary golf, sailing, squash, art, and fitness facilities.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$77,825
Enrollment
350
International Students
21%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
81%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$60 million
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
12
Boarding %
76
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2023-2024)Number of students who took AP tests
91
Number of tests taken
392
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AP Courses
(15)All students who take AP courses are required to take the AP Exams.
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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French Language and Culture
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Art History
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Biology
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Statistics
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Chemistry
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Music Theory
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United States History
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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United States Government and Politics
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Advanced Topics in Math
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Advanced Topics in Research
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Infectious Diseases
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Music Independent Study
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Soccer
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Squash
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Model United Nations
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Peer Tutors
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Social Committee
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The Beacon Student Newspaper
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Dessert Club
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Environmental Club
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Environmental Club
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Mind & Market Club
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Operation Smile
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Red Cross Club
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Ski Club
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Yoga Club
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Agriculture Club
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Altar Servers
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Arscientia science magazine
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Art Club
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Astronomy Club
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Badminton Club
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Biology Club
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Chemistry Club
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Chess Club
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Clothe-a-Child
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Community Service
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Culinary Arts Club
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Debate Club
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Engineering Club
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Film Club
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Futsol Club
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Green Chemistry Club
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International Student Leaders
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Lectio Divina
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Lectors
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Lourdes Trip
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Mental Health Club
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Oxford Trip
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Photography Club
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Pickleball Club
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Prefects
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Red Key
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Robotics Club
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Rome Trip
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Science Magazine (Arscientia)
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Service Trip to Arizona
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Spiritual Life
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Sports Broadcasting
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Sports Medicine
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Student Council
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Sunday Soccer Club
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Table Tennis Club
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The Raven literary magazine
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Arts
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Ceramics
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Photography
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Drama
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Singing
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Writing
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Stagecraft
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Frequently Ask Questions about Portsmouth Abbey School
Tell me a bit about Portsmouth Abbey School.
Portsmouth Abbey School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Rhode Island, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 350 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.portsmouthabbey.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.portsmouthabbey.org.
Does Portsmouth Abbey School have rigorous academic requirements?
Portsmouth Abbey School is offering 15 AP courses.
Portsmouth Abbey School also have 81% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Portsmouth Abbey School also have 81% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Portsmouth Abbey School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 18.28% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 13.98% go to top 25, and about 3.23% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Portsmouth Abbey School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Portsmouth Abbey School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Portsmouth Abbey School?
The total fee for Portsmouth Abbey School in 2024 is
$77,825 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@portsmouthabbey.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@portsmouthabbey.org .
Where is Portsmouth Abbey School located?
Portsmouth Abbey School is located in the State of Rhode Island of USA.
How popular is Portsmouth Abbey School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Portsmouth Abbey School is among the most popular schools, within top 52 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Portsmouth Abbey School has been favorited by 641 users.
Also Portsmouth Abbey School has been favorited by 641 users.
How do I complete an application for Portsmouth Abbey School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Portsmouth Abbey School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Portsmouth Abbey School’s official site: http://www.portsmouthabbey.org or call them at 401-643-1248.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Portsmouth Abbey School’s official site: http://www.portsmouthabbey.org or call them at 401-643-1248.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Portsmouth Abbey School?
The overall rating for Portsmouth Abbey School is A.
The section ratings of Portsmouth Abbey School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Portsmouth Abbey School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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