Small School, Big Possibilities

Middle School 
St. Andrew’s Middle School is a supportive and structured program for students in grades 6-8, centered on nurturing the whole child. In small classes with tailored teaching, teachers work with students on academic content, while at the same time developing study skills and organizational strategies, helping students become independent learners, increase their sense of self-esteem, and gain confidence in their abilities. Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning with Design as a core course in the Middle School curriculum with a focus on growth mindset and social emotional learning. Every fall, our middle schoolers take an experiential learning trip to Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT.

Upper School
High school day and boarding students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate are nurtured to challenge themselves academically, athletically, and artistically with the support of our inclusive community. With a class size average of ten students, Upper School students work closely with their teachers to find their own paths to success. Students are taught the power of community engagement and giving back — community is paramount to St. Andrew’s. Upper schoolers have opportunities to pursue their passions and be a leader through student clubs, National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, Student Council, and a number of other extracurricular programs.

Learning Support Program
Our renowned Learning Support Program is comprehensive and individualized for every student. Students with mild learning differences take the same courses as the rest of our students but also receive tailored instruction through small support classes and regular one-on-one sessions with a learning specialist — and some of our classes use a co-teaching model in order to support differentiated learning needs during class time. Students learn to become effective self-advocates as they gain knowledge and understanding of their individual strengths, challenges, and unique learning styles. As a result, self-esteem and self-confidence grow. 

Campus Life
Our beautiful 80-acre campus provides a safe and secure environment for our students to learn, grow, and live. Located in the coastal community of Barrington, Rhode Island, campus is just a short walk from the beach, a 15-minute drive from Providence, and a quick train ride to Boston. Our lively 24/7 culture complements our academic program, offering day and boarding students alike opportunities to explore their interests, develop passions, engage meaningfully with faculty and peers, and visit cultural and entertainment attractions. We believe that athletics and the arts are essential parts of the curriculum, as well as the foundation of a well-formed life. 

Residential Life Program
Boarding students in our Residential Life Program come from across the region and around the world and immediately find welcoming peers and experienced teachers — all of whom work conscientiously to make a challenging transition easier. In return, our boarding students gift our community with fresh perspectives and a national and global awareness that infuses our lessons and conversations.  All St. Andrew’s students benefit profoundly from day and night access to faculty members, from peers who offer diverse perspectives and uncommon kindness, and from extraordinary extracurricular opportunities to go, see, serve, and experience together. Our boarding atmosphere bonds our students into a tightly knit learning community, which, in turn, empowers everyone to rise to greater expectations and meet higher academic standards.