Portsmouth Abbey School - (401) 643-1248

Portsmouth Abbey is a coed, Catholic Benedictine boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1926, the School is located on a 500-acre campus along the picturesque shores of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay.

Portsmouth Abbey School is New England’s coeducational Catholic Benedictine boarding school. Unique in its English Benedictine tradition, it offers a challenging academic curriculum rich in mathematics and science and built upon a signature humanities program.

Located a short distance from Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 500 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Carnegie Abbey Club. This location provides a safe and welcoming environment for 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 – 12. Added features of Portsmouth Abbey School are its 40 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, state-of-the-art squash & fitness center and its sailing, equestrian and world-class golf facilities. Given the School’s small size, students have the opportunity to become leaders and active members of the community.

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