Private schools in Newport County, RI
5 schools across Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth. About 1,144 students in all (2023-24).
Newport County private schools at a glance
There are 5 private schools in Newport County. By affiliation: 3 Catholic, 2 nonsectarian. 4 teach elementary grades and 1 teach high school. All of them are co-ed. 2 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 187 students and 10.3 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey).
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy | PreK-8 | 117 |
| St. Michaels Country Day School | PreK-8 | 187 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | 9-12 | 337 |
| St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart | PreK-8 | 376 |
| The Pennfield School | PreK-8 | 127 |
Private schools
What Rhode Island pays
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Newport County
Neighboring counties
- Washington County (5)
- Bristol County (5)
- Kent County (19)
- Providence County (51)
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