College prep school in East Greenwich, RI, specializing in support for dyslexia, ADHD, and learning differences
Rocky Hill Country Day School is a coeducational, college preparatory school in East Greenwich, RI, serving students from nursery through grade 12. The school is specifically equipped to support students with various learning differences, offering specialized programs for ADHD, executive functioning, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and language-based learning differences. The school's mission focuses on helping students discover and develop their full potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum.
The learning environment is characterized by small class sizes (averaging 12 students) and highly accessible faculty, with 72% of teachers holding advanced degrees. This intimate setting, combined with specialized ADD/ADHD support and learning difference programs, allows for a personalized educational experience. Students can engage in a wide range of extracurriculars, from robotics and sailing to drama and various athletic programs, all within a beautiful waterfront setting.
Rocky Hill offers a diverse range of advanced courses, including advanced sciences, humanities, and writing seminars. While tuition varies by division (with Upper School noted at approximately $43,115), the school demonstrates a commitment to accessibility, with 65% of students receiving financial aid. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis with a primary deadline of February 1st.
| Year Founded | 1934 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $43,115 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition amounts vary by Division and associated activities for the class. The above number is for our Upper School. Please visit our website for update information by age. |
| Total Students | 271 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Admissions Director | James Pinkham |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 65 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 11 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · E-sports · Equestrian · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Tennis |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Community Service Club · Compass Writers' · Computer Science · Debate · Diversity Club: Students Making Activist Choices (SMAC) · Environmental Club · Film Club · Girls on the Run · GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) · Health and Wellness · Interact Club (Rotary International) · Mathematics Team · Nathan Hale Society of Tour Guides · Student Government · Student Prefects · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Chorus · Deckhands Theater Company · Drama · Photography · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Lifetime Fitness · Robotics Team · Sailing · Yoga |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.rockyhill.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RHCD-2024-25-Calendar-6-7-24.pdf |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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