Founded in 1926, Portsmouth Abbey School is the nation’s leading Catholic Benedictine boarding school for 350 boys and girls in grades 9 through 12, offering a challenging academic curriculum rich in mathematics and science and built upon a signature humanities program. Added features of Portsmouth Abbey School are its 41 athletics teams, diverse community service programs, state-of-the-art squash & fitness center, its multi-sport synthetic turf field and its sailing, equestrian and world-class golf facilities. Located a short distance from Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 525 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Carnegie Abbey Club.