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Portsmouth Abbey School tuition & admissions
Portsmouth, RIGrades 9–12Boarding, coedReligious affiliation
Tuition 2026-27
$50,600
Boarding $81,330
Application deadline
January 31
2027
Students
337
8 students per teacher
Admission test
Optional
Tuition 2026-27
| Grades | Day | Boarding |
|---|---|---|
| 9-12 | $50,600 | $81,330 |
How to apply
| Entry grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Admission test, grades 9-10 | No test (optional) |
| Admission test, grades 11-12 | No test (optional) |
| Interview | Required |
| Apply through | school portal (Veracross); also accepts SAO and Gateway to Prep Schools |
| Application fee | — |
| Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Decisions released | March 10, 2027 |
College results, class of 2027
| Seniors | 80 |
| Go to a 4-year college | 99% |
| SAT (middle 50%) | — |
| ACT (middle 50%) | — |
| AP courses | 17 |
| AP exams scored 3+ | — |
| National Merit semifinalists | — |
School facts
| Students | 337 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 44 |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 |
| School days per year | 180 |
| Endowment | — |
| Annual revenue | — |
| Head of school pay | — |
Where graduates went to college (2024-2026)
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Portsmouth Abbey School FAQ
- How much is Portsmouth Abbey School tuition?
- For 2026-27, tuition at Portsmouth Abbey School is $50,600 (day) or $81,330 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
- Does Portsmouth Abbey School require the ISEE or SSAT?
- Testing is optional at Portsmouth Abbey School.
- When is the Portsmouth Abbey School application deadline?
- The main application deadline is January 31, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through school portal (Veracross); also accepts SAO and Gateway to Prep Schools.
- How many students attend Portsmouth Abbey School?
- Portsmouth Abbey School enrolls 337 students in grades 9–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).
Sources: tuition and admissions from portsmouthabbey.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24. “—” means we couldn't find it.