Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Portsmouth Abbey School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Portsmouth Abbey School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
34% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Portsmouth Abbey School is a coeducational Catholic Benedictine boarding and day school on a 500-acre waterfront campus along Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Founded in 1926 by Benedictine monks, the school pairs a college-preparatory curriculum with a values-based residential community and direct access to sailing on the Bay.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Portsmouth Abbey School?
- At Portsmouth Abbey School, boarding tuition is $81,330 per year and day tuition is $50,600 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Portsmouth Abbey School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 34% of students at Portsmouth Abbey School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Portsmouth Abbey School serve?
- Portsmouth Abbey School serves grades 9-12.
- Is Portsmouth Abbey School a boarding or day school?
- Portsmouth Abbey School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Portsmouth Abbey School?
- Portsmouth Abbey School enrolls about 370 students.
- Where is Portsmouth Abbey School located?
- Portsmouth Abbey School is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.