Portsmouth Abbey School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,570
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $43,500
- Acceptance rate: 31%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Portsmouth Abbey School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 298 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
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AP / Advanced Courses
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Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Classics Club, March for Life Group, Scriptorium
Arts and Music Programs:
Abbey Singers, Pro Deo, Study Club
College Matriculation
School Notes
- Portsmouth Abbey School helps young men and women grow in knowledge and grace. As a Benedictine boarding and day school committed to excellence, we embrace the Catholic faith while nurturing reverence for God and the human person, love of learning, and commitment to community life.
- Part of our mission is to live in a community that values each of its members, and our similarities and differences. This mission enables our students to better understand themselves and the world around them. Our students thrive in this environment and take full advantage of the spiritual, athletic, artistic, and service opportunities that exist on our campus and beyond. Our sense of community is strong, vibrant, and easy to feel, although sometimes challenging to put into words.
- We celebrate our achievements, and we offer help to those in need in an effort to make this a more gracious community. We invite you to learn more about Portsmouth Abbey School on the following pages and on our website, but most importantly please come and see it for yourself.
- Portsmouth Abbey School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christopher Buckley - writer and political satirist; former Managing Editor of Esquire Magazine; chief speech writer for Vice President George H. W. Bush; author of Thank You for Smoking
- John E. Pepper, Jr. - Chairman of the Walt Disney Company
- Robert F. Kennedy - U.S. Senator from New York; U.S. Attorney General
- Edward M. Kennedy - U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
- Peter M. Flanigan - Assistant to President Richard Nixon
- Benedict Fitzgerald - American screenwriter - In Cold Blood, Wise Blood; co-wrote Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin screenplay for The Passion of the Christ
- Charlie Day - actor, writer, executive producter - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
- William Ruckelshaus - first Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; former FBI director and U.S. Deputy Attorney General
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Portsmouth Abbey School cost?
Portsmouth Abbey School's tuition is approximately $69,570 for boarding students and $43,500 for day students.
What schools are Portsmouth Abbey School often compared to?
Portsmouth Abbey Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. George's School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Portsmouth Abbey School?
The acceptance rate of Portsmouth Abbey School is 31%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Portsmouth Abbey School?
Portsmouth Abbey School famous alumni include: Christopher Buckley, John E. Pepper, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy, Peter M. Flanigan, Benedict Fitzgerald, Charlie Day and William Ruckelshaus.
What sports does Portsmouth Abbey School offer?
Portsmouth Abbey School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Portsmouth Abbey School's ranking?
Portsmouth Abbey School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Portsmouth Abbey School?
The application deadline for Portsmouth Abbey School is Jan. 31.
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