Why SPA

Saint Patrick Academy is an independent Catholic school serving children in Pre-K through 8th grade in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Students are welcomed into a joyful environment that is focused on the development of the whole child.

1:1

Student to Chrome Book Ratio Grades 3-8

30+

Virtues Studied

90%

Of students participate in extracurricular/enrichment programs.

7+

Specials each week, including Spanish, Physical Education, Music/Band, Art, STEM

DJ Leary learned lessons in leadership while he was at Saint Patrick Academy. With our one-on-one approach, he realized an aptitude for mathematics and went on to sweep the high school awards at New Hampton Boarding School. Because he excelled as both a student and a citizen, DJ had his choice among several top engineering colleges. He’s now at Worcester Polytechnic Institute dreaming about designing automobiles.

Gracie believes that Saint Patrick Academy has given her a foundation she can count on. She puts the lessons and values she learned with us (like kindness and caring) to work every day at Middlebury College where she plays lacrosse and envisions a role in the field of neuroscience.

Saint Patrick Academy offers an excellent education, a strong sense of community, and open communication with teachers and administration. SPA also provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, sports and social events. At the heart of SPA is student social development with virtues like kindness, patience, respect, and gratitude woven throughout the school. Overall, SPA presents a well-rounded education on the Seacoast!

Our now 4-year-old son began the Pre-K3 program this past fall at Saint Patrick Academy. Not only have his teachers been exemplary, but we have been welcomed with the utmost kindness from all the SPA faculty and staff with whom we have come in contact. It warms our hearts knowing that our child is encouraged, supported and is being taught how to live a virtuous life all while having a blast with his newfound friends. We cannot wait for him to continue to grow in this wonderful community!

This warms my heart. The team wanted [my son] to make a basket last night and it was so special... They kept passing him the ball and he finally made one! The team was so excited for him. I just love everything about sports at SPA. The sportsmanship is beyond remarkable.

I cannot say enough great things about Saint Patrick Academy! My husband and I feel incredibly grateful every day that we found this school for both of our children. Our children have thrived academically and socially. The teachers, administrators, academics and facilities are amazing!

DJ Leary learned lessons in leadership while he was at Saint Patrick Academy. With our one-on-one approach, he realized an aptitude for mathematics and went on to sweep the high school awards at New Hampton Boarding School. Because he excelled as both a student and a citizen, DJ had his choice among several top engineering colleges. He’s now at Worcester Polytechnic Institute dreaming about designing automobiles.

Gracie believes that Saint Patrick Academy has given her a foundation she can count on. She puts the lessons and values she learned with us (like kindness and caring) to work every day at Middlebury College where she plays lacrosse and envisions a role in the field of neuroscience.

Saint Patrick Academy offers an excellent education, a strong sense of community, and open communication with teachers and administration. SPA also provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, sports and social events. At the heart of SPA is student social development with virtues like kindness, patience, respect, and gratitude woven throughout the school. Overall, SPA presents a well-rounded education on the Seacoast!

Our now 4-year-old son began the Pre-K3 program this past fall at Saint Patrick Academy. Not only have his teachers been exemplary, but we have been welcomed with the utmost kindness from all the SPA faculty and staff with whom we have come in contact. It warms our hearts knowing that our child is encouraged, supported and is being taught how to live a virtuous life all while having a blast with his newfound friends. We cannot wait for him to continue to grow in this wonderful community!

This warms my heart. The team wanted [my son] to make a basket last night and it was so special... They kept passing him the ball and he finally made one! The team was so excited for him. I just love everything about sports at SPA. The sportsmanship is beyond remarkable.

I cannot say enough great things about Saint Patrick Academy! My husband and I feel incredibly grateful every day that we found this school for both of our children. Our children have thrived academically and socially. The teachers, administrators, academics and facilities are amazing!

Faith

Saint Patrick Academy offers a faith-filled learning environment where children are encouraged to know God, serve others, and grow in their faith. Students attend
Mass weekly and have Religion class daily.

Academics

At SPA, students receive a high-quality academic experience delivered by experienced educators. The school focuses on supporting students’ unique needs via specialists and technology. Students graduate fully prepared for high school and beyond.

Leadership

Our holistic approach to education emphasizes the academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development of each child and prepares students to lead with integrity and humility. Through our variety of sports and extracurricular offerings, students are able to find new passions and develop their talents.

Virtue

Students at Saint Patrick Academy learn how to live a more virtuous life and grow as disciples of Christ through our virtue program and our faith.

SPA offers...

A holistic approach to education that emphasizes the academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development of the child.
A faith-filled learning environment where children are encouraged to know God, serve others, and grow in their faith.
A caring community where each child is known and loved.
Strong moral values and character building guided by our virtue program and our faith.
High-quality academics delivered by experienced educators to prepare students for high school and beyond.
An involved parent community that partners with the School.
A focus on supporting students’ unique needs via specialists and technology.
A variety of sports and extracurricular activities to allow students to find new passions and develop their talents.
A state of the art facility with technological resources to support student learning.
A safe environment in which students are able to learn and grow.

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