St. Andrew’s School: Barrington, Rhode Island, US

It was founded in 1893 by the Reverend William Merrick Chapin, and was originally an orphanage during its first 72 years of existence. 

The 100-acre campus

The Brown Science Center (2000) boasts four state-of-the-art laboratory classrooms. Large, bright rooms welcome students for lectures and labwork. The College Counseling Office is also located here.

The McCulloch Center for the Arts (2005) anchors the southwest corner of the Quad and welcomes students with three light-filled art studios, a ceramics studio, a music classroom, two practice rooms, a black box theater, and the Griffiths Art Gallery.  It is also home to the 280-seat Keats Theatre, a first-class performance space that recently received new light and sound equipment throughout. The Ross Board Room, Technology Department, computer lab, and Theatre Tech Workshop are located on the center’s ground level.

The Owing Stone Academic Center (1987) is the hub of academic life on campus, housing all humanities and math department classrooms as well as the Learning Services wing and Rooke Library. With a more than 12,000-volume collection of books, periodicals, videos, reference materials, and ebooks, the Rooke Library is also a beautiful space to study, work, or just read a good book. It is equipped with 14 computers with high-speed wifi Internet connections, as well as additional connectivity drops for students with their own laptops. Two meeting rooms and a sitting area that overlooks a garden with bird feeders make this a popular spot on campus.

Connected to the Gardiner Dining Hall, Adams Hall (1998) is home to the School counselor, the School nurse, the dean of students’ office, and multiple world language and ESL classrooms.

Located in the center of campus, Hardy Hall (1900) underwent a full renovation and expansion in 2007. It is the current home of the Middle School classrooms, computer lab, and science lab space.

Located at the head of the Quad and topped by a picturesque bell tower, Bishop Clark Hall (1898) provides a welcoming space for students to relax in the Student Center. Students can play pool or ping pong, or visit the School store.

Our students are fortunate to have athletic facilities for nearly year-round use. George Sage Gym is home to our championship basketball teams. The building has multiple locker rooms and an office for the School’s athletic director.

The Karl P. Jones Gymnasium is home to our state-of-the-art Conklin Fitness Center, CJ’s Dance Studio, and Raffa basketball court.

Peck Hall (1946), a single-story building adjacent to McVickar Hall, is home to the School’s business 

McVickar Hall (1913) is one of the earliest buildings on campus. This tudor-style hall sits prominently overlooking the main entrance to campus and houses the main office, headmaster’s office, and the Admission and Development offices.

School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Episcopal Schools, Rhode Island State Certified Resource Program, Massachusetts Department of Education

Bill’s House
Fully renovated and expanded in 2014, Bill’s House (1972) is home to 40 boys and includes three faculty residences. Airy common rooms, study spaces, laundry facilities, and a full kitchen make this dorm feel like home.
Coleman House
Coleman House (1900) is a home-like setting for 9th grade male boarding students and two faculty families. This historic house is located near the eastern entrance to the main campus.
Gardiner Hall
Gardiner Hall (1925), bordering the north side of the Quad, offers students, staff and faculty families a welcoming dining hall. A recent renovation and expansion in 2013 allows for seating for up to 200 visitors. A terrace dining area and a private Headmaster’s Dining Room were also added on the ground floor.
Margot’s House
Margot’s House (1970) underwent renovation and expansion in 2013 and is now a beautiful residence for 30 girls and three faculty families.
Perry Hall
Centrally located on the Quad, Perry Hall (1927) is a small residence for male boarding students and two faculty members. In 2015, Perry received new carpeting and furniture upgrades.