Sophia Academy Rhode Island Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationRhode Island, United States11-50 Employees
Sophia Academy Rhode Island is a private, independent middle school for girls, serving grades 5–8 with a focus on intellectual and emotional development for students from low-income families. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, the school emphasizes rigorous and relevant education aimed at preparing students for high school success and lifelong achievement, with many graduates pursuing higher education. The institution operates in the context of primary and secondary education and is accredited by AISNE, continuing to participate in professional networks such as the National Coalition of Girls Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools. Since its founding in 2001 by Sr. Mary Reilly, RSM, Sophia Academy has maintained a mission centered on helping each student find her voice, embrace challenges, and realize her dreams, supported by a dedicated faculty and an endowment invested with the Rhode Island Foundation. The school serves a student body drawn from low-income backgrounds, with a significant portion eligible for free or reduced meals, and tracks outcomes such as a high rate of high school diploma attainment and continued education among graduates.