Rhode Island, the smallest state in the United States, is also known as the "Ocean State." It has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. With a coastline stretching 400 miles, no matter where you are in the state, there will be at most half an hour's drive. The state is also home to the mansions of some of American history's most famous historical figures. For example, the movie "The Great Gatsby" was filmed here.
Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, is home to one of the Ivy League schools, Brown University, and the Rhode Island School of Design, also known as the "Harvard of Design”. The city is also known for its vibrant artistic community and accepting culture. Walking through the city's streets, you can feel an academic and art atmosphere.
Saint Raphael Academy’s collegiate-style campus is located in the historic Quality Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Academy is less than five miles from the state’s capital, Providence, and equally distant from the world-renowned Ivy League university, Brown University.